Creamed Oysters on Toast
This classic recipe for Creamed Oysters on Toast offers a comforting and elegant dish, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy meal. The recipe features tender oysters simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce, served atop golden-brown toast. The rich, savory flavors of the oysters and sauce combine beautifully with the crispy toast for a satisfying texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Toast (Prepared according to the instructions in the referenced recipe.)
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Oysters
- 1 tablespoon Parsley (For garnish, quantity estimated.)
Instructions
- 1Prepare the toast: Toast 6 slices of bread, cut into circular shapes. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Brush one side of each toast with butter. Set the toast on a baking sheet and keep warm.
- 2Pick over the oysters and drain off the liquor. In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add the flour, salt, and paprika, and mix thoroughly. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy, about 3 minutes.
- 3Add the oysters to the creamy sauce and heat through. Serve the oyster mixture very hot over the prepared toast. Garnish with fresh parsley.