This section is from the book "Lowney's Cook Book", by Maria Willett Howard. Also available from Amazon: Lowney's Cook Book.
30 oysters in the shell.
6 teaspoons grated horse-radish.
¼ teaspoon salt cayenne.
3 lemons cut in halves.
6 teaspoons vinegar.
1 tablespoon tomato catsup.
Paprika.
Parsley.
Open oysters; loosen. Serve in shell on bed of ice, having the small ends of the shell point toward the center of the dish. Wash lemons, cut in halves, remove seeds, and serve one half in the center of each plate. Garnish with parsley. Mix horseradish, salt, vinegar, and tomato catsup, seasoned with paprika and cayenne. Serve in small glass dish and pass to each person.
Follow receipt for Oysters on Half Shell, substituting clams.
 
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