Oyster Fricassee

Oyster fricassee is luxuriously flavored with sherry, butter, cayenne and nutmeg.

Open and beard some oysters, put them into a stewpan with their own liquor, one ounce of butter and the strained juice of half a lemon; season them with a small quantity each of cayenne pepper and grated nutmeg and let them simmer gently by the side of the fire for a few minutes. Do not cook them too much or they will shrivel up. Beat the yolks of three eggs together with three tablespoonfuls of sherry, strain and pour in with the oysters. Toss the whole over the fire for a minute, then turn them on to a dish and serve.