Steamed Oysters

Original Recipe

Wash and drain a quart of counts or select oysters; put them in a shallow pan and place in a steamer over boiling water; cover and steam till they are plump, with the edges ruffled, but no longer. Place to a heated dish, with butter, pepper, and salt, and serve. Baltimore Style

Ingredients

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  • 1 quart of counts or select oysters
  • 1 shallow pan and place in a steamer over boiling water
  • 1 heated dish

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and drain a quart of counts or select oysters; put them in a shallow pan and place in a steamer over boiling water; cover and steam till they are plump, with the edges ruffled, but no longer.

  2. 2

    Place to a heated dish, with butter, pepper, and salt, and serve. _Baltimore Style_.

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Recipe by Mrs. F.L. Gillette from The White House Cook Book (1887)