Oyster Rarebit
A dish where oysters and butter do the work.
contains dairycontains eggs
Ingredients
US
Metric
- 1 cup oysters
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ lb. soft mild cheese, cut in small pieces
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Few grains cayenne
- 2 eggs
Make it lactose-friendly
- 2 tablespoons butter → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil
- ½ lb. soft mild cheese, cut in small pieces → lactose-free or aged hard cheese (naturally lower lactose)
Steps
- Clean, parboil, and drain oysters, reserving liquor; then remove and discard tough muscle. Melt butter, add cheese and seasonings; as cheese melts, add gradually oyster liquor, and eggs slightly beaten. As soon as mixture is smooth, add soft part of oysters. Serve on zephyrettes or bread toasted on one side, rarebit being poured over untoasted side.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 426 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22.6 g |
| Fat | 36.4 g |
| Carbs | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 732 mg |
Source
The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book (Fannie Farmer, pub. domain) — Public domain in the United States