Oyster Patties

Ingredients

• Fresh oysters, as desired
• Butter
• Flour
• Puff pastry shells
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Stew the oysters in a saucepan until cooked through.
2. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat and gradually add flour, stirring until a thick sauce forms.
3. Transfer the cooked oysters to the sauce, stirring gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Preheat the oven as directed on the puff pastry shells package.
5. Fill the preheated puff pastry shells with the oyster mixture.
6. Place the filled shells on a baking sheet and bake until the pastry turns golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and serve.

Source — The Unrivalled Cook-Book
Prepared by Yashodara Ekanayaka
Louisiana Anthology
July 19, 2023