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Scalloped Oysters
Oysters grilled in a mixture of butter, milk and breadcrumsbs
Ingredients
1 & 1/2 dozen oysters
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Edmonds plain baking flour
1 cup milk
salt, white pepper
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter
Preparation
Drain oysters
Debeard if necessary
Melt butter in a saucepan
Stir in flour and cook until frothy
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly
Bring to the boil
Cook, stirring until mixture boils and thickens
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Stir in lemon juice and nutmeg
Remove from heat
Add oysters
Transfer mixture to oven proof serving dish
Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter
Sprinkle this over oyster mixture
Grill until golden
Serves 2 - 3
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