Oysters à la Nouvelle Orléans {you won't find
this recipe anywhere else, circa 1930)
2 doz. fresh salty Louisiana oysters
1/2 lb. crab meat
1 lb. shrimp (chopped big)
1 tbs. flour
1 tbs. butter
2 cups milk
Grated cheese (sharp cheddar and parmesan together works well)
Salt and cayenne pepper
In a bowl combine well the flour, butter and milk
to make a cream sauce.
In a pot large enough to hold everything pour in the sauce
and bring to a boil. Add seafood and seasoning. Put
on a medium heat, stir frequently, and cook until oysters curl then
turn off.
In about a 9 X 11 glass baking dish pour the seafood and
spread out evenly. Sprinkle grated cheese and a little salt. Bake at
350ºF for about 15 minutes.
Serve with fresh, hot French bread and Stuffed
Mirlitons or Peppers.
I assume this will feed 6 to 8 people.
Note: I made a few assumption due to the lack of detail in
the original recipe.
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