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Delicious Classic Oyster Stew with Fennel for Comforting Meals

This delightfully creamy Oyster Stew with Fennel is the perfect comforting dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 387
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium shallots finely diced
  • 1/2 medium head fennel finely diced
  • 1 large stalk celery finely diced
  • 2 medium cloves garlic minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 2 dozen oysters shucked, liquor reserved
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Minced parsley, chives, tarragon, and/or fennel fronds for garnish

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, fennel, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add thyme or bay leaf.
  2. Add milk and bring to a bare simmer. Add oysters and their liquor and return to a bare simmer; adjust heat as necessary to prevent boiling. Simmer until oysters are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Discard thyme or bay leaf.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with herbs, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 21g

Notes

Customize the stew with ingredients like diced potatoes or crispy bacon for added flavor.

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