Creamy Stewed Oysters With Egg Yolks

Ingredients

• 3 pints oysters
• 1 whole onion
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 piece sweet butter
• 10-12 egg yolks
• Vinegar
• Minced parsley
• Grated nutmeg
• White wine

Method

1. 1 Parboil oysters in their own liquor for a few minutes. Drain and rinse in warm water to remove dregs. Remove beards.
2. 2 Place oysters in a pan with white wine, some reserved liquor, the whole onion, salt, and pepper. Stew until half done.
3. 3 Transfer oysters and liquid to a frying pan. Fry for a short while, then add a good piece of sweet butter and continue frying.
4. 4 Whisk egg yolks with vinegar, minced parsley, and grated nutmeg. Stir this mixture into the oysters.
5. 5 Shake the pan gently for a warm or two to thicken the sauce, then serve immediately.