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Oysters, Bonne Bouche

Place thirty-six medium, drained, freshly opened oysters in a frying pan with a gill port wine or sherry. Season with half teaspoon salt, two saltspoons cayenne pepper and one saltspoon grated nutmeg, lightly mix, cover the pan, and let poach for six minutes. Transfer to a chafing dish, pour a Bearnaise sauce over the oysters and serve.