1 pt. fresh oysters
4 tbsp. butter
3/4 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1/8 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 pt. milk
1 pt. half and half
Paprika

Drain oysters and reserve liquid. Melt all but 2 teaspoons butter and add salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce. Add oyster liquid to butter and seasonings; stir to blend. Add oysters and cook until edges begin to curl. Stir in milk and half and half and bring almost to a boil. Top with remaining butter and sprinkle with paprika.