CREAMED OYSTERS

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Provided by charley arnaud

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pt shucked oysters, do not drain
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 c light cream
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 dash(es) nutmeg
1/8 tsp paprika
4 slice lightly buttered toast

Steps:

  • 1. Drain oysters and reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
  • 2. Melt butter in a saucepan over moderate heat, blend in flour, slowly add cream, and heat stirring until thickened.
  • 3. Add reserved liquid, lemon juice, nutmeg and paprika, reduce heat and simmer, stirring 1 minute.
  • 4. Add oysters and cook, swirling pan occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes until edges begin to curl.
  • 5. Serve as is or spooned over buttered toast.

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