Oysters Bienville
Ingredients:
1 dozen oysters on half shell
1-bunch shallots
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
½ cup chicken broth or consommé soup
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
1 egg well beaten
½ cup dry white wine
Ice cream salt
Directions:
Place ice cream salt in pie plate or layer cake pan. Place oysters on half shell on salt. Bake oysters in 350°F oven partially done – about 6-8 minutes. Sauce: Fry shallots in butter until brown. Add flour, and heat until brown. Add broth, stir until smooth. Beat egg and cheese and slowly add to sauce beating rapidly. Add wine. Season to taste. Simmer until cheese melts. Pour sauce over each oyster; paprika and place in oven to brown, about 12 minutes.
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