Oyster Fricassee

Ingredients

• 1 pint oysters
• Milk or cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Few grains cayenne
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 egg

Method

Clean oysters, heat oyster liquor to boiling-point, and strain through double thickness of cheese-cloth; add oysters to liquor and cook until plump. Remove oysters with skimmer and add enough cream to liquor to make a cupful. Melt butter, add flour, and pour on gradually hot liquid; add salt, cayenne, parsley, oysters, and egg slightly beaten.