1 pint of clear broth or water.

Butter size of an egg.

1 tablespoonful of flour - rather large.

Yolk of 1 egg.

Salt and pepper.

1/2 can Barataria shrimps.

Stir the flour and most of the butter together over the fire. When they bubble begin adding the hot broth or water, and stir it till cooked and thick - about two minutes longer. Then drop in the egg yolk and beat, and next the remaining small piece of butter and beat till it is melted. Season slightly and put in the shrimps. They are already cooked,