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Oyster Stew

Oyster stew is little more than milk, cream and oysters but the flavor is beyond the sum of its parts.  This makes a delicious appetizer or a light supper.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces oysters in their liquid
  • 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 1 talk celery minced (celery leaves reserved)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
  • prinkle Old Bay seasoning
  • dash hot sauce I like Crystal's or Tabasco
  • celery leaves chopped
  • livers butter

Instructions

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  1. Set a colander over a small bowl.  Add the oysters into the colander, reserving the liquor. 
  2. Set a fine mesh sieve over another small bowl and pour the oyster liquor over the sieve. This will remove any sand or grit from the liquor.  Discard solids.  
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the shallots and celery, stirring for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened and translucent.
  4. Turn the heat down to medium low and add the strained oyster liquor, milk, cream and thyme.  Heat slowly until broth reaches a simmer (just a few bubbles rimming the pan)  Do not boil, to avoid curdling the milk.  Taste the broth and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Slip the oysters into the broth and let them simmer for 2-3 minutes, just until the edges start to curl. You want the oysters to be tender, not tough - overcooking will make them rubbery.
  6. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with celery leaves and/or other optional garnishes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 94mg (4%) Potassium 250mg (7%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1335IU (27%) Vitamin C 1.1mg (1%) Calcium 188mg (19%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Potassium 250mg 5%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1335IU 27%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Calcium 188mg 19%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.