Deviled Oysters Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees(205 C). Have on hand 6-8 deep halves of oyster shells or 4-6 scallop shells. Chop the oysters coarsely and set aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the shallots, cooking until soft. Stir in the flour, cook for 2 minutes, snd slowly add the cream, nutmeg, cayenne, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 4-5 minutes, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Stir in the oysters and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Remove from heat and spoon into the shells. Place the shells on a baking sheet. Mix the remaining parsley and bread crumbs and sprinkle evenly over the oyster mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes. Serves 4