Broiled Oysters With Mace And Butter

Ingredients

• 1 pottle large oysters, shucked
• Reserved oyster liquor
• Warm water for washing
• Large mace
• 2 large onions
• Butter
• White wine
• Wine vinegar
• Salt
• Oyster shells
• Beaten butter for finishing
• Breadcrumbs (optional)

Method

1. 1 Parboil oysters in their own liquor. Strain and reserve the liquor. Wash oysters in warm water to remove grit, then wipe dry.
2. 2 Place oysters in a pot with mace, sliced onions, butter, reserved liquor, white wine, vinegar, and salt. Stew gently until heated through.
3. 3 Arrange empty oyster shells on a gridiron. Place 2-3 oysters in each shell, spooning some stewing liquid over them.
4. 4 Broil over a soft fire until edges curl. Remove from heat and top each oyster with beaten butter. Optionally sprinkle with breadcrumbs before broiling.