Oyster Sauce for Fish

Ingredients

• 1 pint oysters
• oysters
• 1 large spoonful anchovy liquor
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 blades mace
• butter
• 1/2 pound butter

Instructions

1. Scald a pint of oysters and strain them through a sieve, reserving the liquor. Wash additional oysters in cold water and remove their beards. Put the cleaned oysters in a stew-pan and pour the strained liquor over them.
2. Add a large spoonful of anchovy liquor, half a lemon, and two blades of mace. Thicken the mixture with butter rolled in flour.
3. Add half a pound of butter and boil until melted. Remove the mace and lemon, then squeeze the lemon juice into the sauce. Continue boiling and stirring constantly. Transfer to a sauce boat for serving.