Oyster Poulette
main dishes, seafood
3 dz oysters
2 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup oyster liquid
1 cup cream
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dash cayenne pepper
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoon butter
2 green onions -- chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley -- chopped
1/2 cup white wine, dry
1 salt to taste
1 buttered bread crumbs
Make a roux of butter and flour, stir until smooth and light brown. Add onions and cook for a few minutes. Drain oysters and add 3/4 cup of oyster liquid. Simmer for 10 minutes. Beat egg yolks with cream. Add seasonings and egg yolk mixture. Add onions and parsley. Continue to cook for 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and wine. Place in individual casseroles or ramekins. Top with buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350=B0 F until hot and bubbly.
Makes 6 servings.
Source: Pots, Pans and Pioneers, III
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