Fricassee of Oysters

Ingredients

• 1 quart Oysters
• 4 tablespoonfuls Butter
• 2 yolks Egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoonful Chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoonful Flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 4 slices Fried bread (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2. 2Add the flour to the butter mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the well-drained oysters and cook until the edges begin to curl, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the well-beaten egg yolks to the oyster mixture and stir gently. Serve immediately on warmed plates, garnished with fried bread and parsley.