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Oyster Stew Recipe

Delicious Oyster Stew Recipe: Creamy, Quick and Easy to Make

This Oyster Stew recipe is creamy and quick to prepare, perfect for impressing guests and enjoying a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 181
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint fresh oysters with their liquid
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon black or white pepper
  • 2 cups milk (whole milk, heavy cream, or half and half)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • oyster crackers for serving

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except milk. Heat over medium-low heat just until the edges of the oysters curl (about 10 minutes).
  2. In another saucepan, scald the milk (or heavy cream or half and half).
  3. When the edges of the oysters have curled, add the scalded milk to the oyster mixture and stir well. Taste and add salt only if needed.
  4. Serve immediately with oyster crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSodium: 309mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize with shallots or Old Bay seasoning for added flavor. A splash of white wine can enhance the dish further.

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