Ingredients
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1
50 live small oysters
2
¼ stick (4 tbsp / 2 oz) butter
3
½ cup madeira
4
salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Rinse the oysters in a colander and drain well.
2
Roast the oysters in their shells in a large pot over medium high heat until they are done and dry, but not scorched.
3
Remove the oysters from the shell onto a plate, without any of their liquor. Discard any oysters that failed to open.
4
Add the butter. When the butter has melted, add to another pan and place on low heat.
5
Add the Madeira, a little salt and cayenne. Serve when the Madeira is heated.