Sager'S Oyster Salad

• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 (12-ounce) containers fresh Select oysters, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups fine cracker crumbs
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• Lettuce leaves

1. Combine egg yolks, vinegar, flour, and butter in a medium saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Cool completely. Chill.
2. Place oysters and water in a medium saucepan; cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Drain and chop oysters.
3. Combine cracker crumbs, pepper, and celery seeds; mix well and add to chopped oysters. Stir slightly to coat oysters. Add half of chilled dressing to oyster mixture; toss gently until all ingredients are moistened. Spoon oysters onto a bed of lettuce, and pour remaining dressing over top.
4. Note: This dish can also be served as an hors d'oeuvre.

egg yolks, vinegar, flour, butter, containers, water, fine cracker crumbs, pepper, celery seeds

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sagers-oyster-salad (may not work)