Title: Grand Central Oyster Stew
Categories: Soup Seafood Oysters
Yield: 2 Servings

8		Freshly opened oysters
1	ts	Worcestershire
2	tb	Butter
1	oz	Of clam juice
1/4	c	Oyster liquor
1/2	ts	Paprika
1	ds	Of celery salt
1	c	Half-and-half

Place all of the ingredients except half-and-half and one tablespoon of the butter in the top part of a double boiler over boiling water. Don't let the top pan touch the water. Whisk briskly and constantly for about 1 minute, until oysters are just beginning to curl. Add half-and-half and continue stirring briskly, just to a boil. DO NOT BOIL. Serve piping hot topped with the remaining 1 T. butter and sprinkled with paprika.

Note: To make more servings, do 2 at a time. Have bowls hot, and heat half-and-half before adding.

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