Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

　　16 freshly shucked oysters with 1/2 cup of their liquor

　　2 tablespoons bottled ketchup-style chili sauce such as Heinz

　　2 tablespoons dry white wine

　　2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

　　1/4 teaspoon celery salt

　　1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter

　　1/2 cup heavy cream

　　2 slices crusty bread, toasted

　　paprika to taste

　　

Step 1

In a metal bowl or double boiler set over a saucepan of simmering water stir together oysters with their liquor, chili sauce, wine, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and 2 tablespoons butter and simmer, stirring occasionally, just until edges of oysters begin to curl, about 5 minutes. Add cream and bring barely to a simmer (do not let boil).

　　

Step 2

Put toast in 2 bowls and top with remaining butter. Ladle oyster mixture over toast and sprinkle with paprika.