Creole Oyster Stew Recipe

Name: Creole Oyster Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces chopped bacon; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1 cup chopped yellow onions; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; Pinch cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 quart oysters, picked over for shells, liquid drained and reserved; 3 cups milk; 1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Hot sliced French bread, accompaniment

Servings: persons

6 ounces chopped bacon
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch cayenne
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 quart oysters, picked over for shells, liquid drained and reserved
3 cups milk
1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream
Hot sliced French bread, accompaniment

1
In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp and the fat is rendered, 5 to 6 minutes.
2
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
3
Discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan.
4
To the fat remaining in the pan, add the butter and melt over medium heat.
5
Add the onions and celery and cook gently, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the green onions, garlic, salt, white pepper, cayenne, and thyme and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7
Add the flour and cook, stirring, to make a light roux, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the wine and cook for 1 minute.
9
Add the reserved oyster liquor and milk and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid thickens, about 4 minutes.
11
Add the oysters and parsley and simmer until the oysters start to curl, about 3 minutes.
12
Stir in the cream and reserved bacon and cook for 1 minute.
13
Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
14
Serve hot with French bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces chopped bacon, 1 stick unsalted butter, 1 cup chopped yellow onions, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Creole Oyster Stew falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creole Oyster Stew

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