Great appetizer! 1 stick butter 1 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 2/3 cup flour 1 TBS minced garlic 2 doz. large, freshly shucked oysters and liquid 6 cups of oyster liquor plus water 2 bay leaves 1...

Great appetizer!

• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 TBS minced garlic
• 2 doz. large, freshly shucked oysters and liquid
• 6 cups of oyster liquor plus water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp salt (depends upon saltiness of oysters)
• 1/2 tsp white pepper

1. Melt butter over medium heat in heavy saucepan
2. Saute\’ celery and green onions until tender; about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently
3. Gradually stir in flour and cook another 5 minutes, stirring constantly over low heat
4. Add remaining ingredients, and simmer for 20 minutes
5. Remove from heat and discard bay leaves
6. Serve immediately

Serves 6