Presented as published in 1907. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Oysters on Half Shell
From Lowney's cook book, 1907
Serves 4
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- 30 oysters in the shell
- 3 lemons cut in halves
- 6 teaspoons grated horseradish
- 6 teaspoons vinegar
- \ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato catsup
- cayenne
- paprika
- parsley
Method
Open oysters; loosen.
Serve in shell on bed of ice, having the small ends of the shell point toward the center of the dish.
Wash lemons, cut in halves, remove seeds, and serve one half in the center of each plate.
Garnish with parsley.
Mix horseradish, salt, vinegar, and tomato catsup, seasoned with paprika and cayenne.
Serve in small glass dish and pass to each person.
As published
This recipe was extracted from Lowney's cook book (1907) by Maria Willett Howard, page 14. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Oysters on Half Shell 30 oysters in the shell 3 lemons cut in halves 6 teaspoons grated horseradish 6 teaspoons vinegar \ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon tomato catsup cayenne paprika parsley
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