Oyster Stew Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
149 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Oyster Stew Recipe
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This oyster stew recipe is rustic and comforting with loads of plump oysters simmered in a creamy, buttery soup base with the perfect blend of seasonings.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped use jalapenos for a spicier version
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup oyster liquor reserved from the shucked oysters
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Dash of hot sauce
- 2 dozen oysters shucked and drained (you can use canned oysters)
- For Serving: Extra chopped parsley pads of butter (optional), chili flake, extra hot sauce, soda crackers or oyster crackers
Instructions
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pan or pot over medium high heat. Stir in the flour to make the roux. Stir constantly to cook the roux for 5 minutes to make a blonde roux, which is light brown in color.
- Stir in the onion, peppers and celery. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the milk, oyster liquor, Cajun seasonings and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Stir in the parsley, green onions, garlic, hot sauce and oysters. Bring to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the oysters cook through and their edges curl.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley, small chips of extra butter (if desired), chili flakes and a dash of hot sauce (if desired). Don't forget the crackers!
Notes
- Serves 6 as a small portion, or 4 for a dinner portion.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
116mg
(5%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1225IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1225IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
81 reviews
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