Oyster Stew Recipe

Name: Oyster Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 6 scallions, white and green parts finely chopped seperately; ¼ cup finely chopped celery; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt; white pepper; 3 dozen oysters, shucked and liquor reserved (1-1-1/4 lb); 2 tablespoons dry sherry

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
6 scallions, white and green parts finely chopped seperately
¼ cup finely chopped celery
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
white pepper
3 dozen oysters, shucked and liquor reserved (1-1-1/4 lb)
2 tablespoons dry sherry

1
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and cook the white parts of the scallions, celery and garlic until softened.
2
Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then gradually stir in the milk and cream.
3
Bring to a boil, stirring.
4
Add the cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.
5
Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Meanwhile, in another saucepan cook the oysters in their liquor until just firm- 2-3 minutes.
7
Strain the oyster liquor into the stew and stir in well.
8
Stir in the sherry, and taste and adjust the seasoning to taste.
9
Fold in the oysters, and serve hot, sprinkled with the green scallion tops.
10
Be sparing with the salt as the oyster liquor may be salty.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, 6 scallions, white and green parts finely chopped seperately, ¼ cup finely chopped celery, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Oyster Stew

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