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Oyster Stew

Delicious Oyster Stew Recipe: Creamy and Flavorful Comfort Food

This Oyster Stew is a creamy, rich dish highlighting fresh oysters, delivering comfort in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 555
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ? cup butter
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 3 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 quart half-and-half cream
  • 2 containers fresh shucked oysters 12 ounces each, undrained
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and shallots; cook and stir until shallots are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Heat half-and-half in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery and shallot mixture, and stir continuously until just about to boil.
  4. Add oysters and their liquid, and season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook, stirring continuously, until oysters curl at the ends. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 14gFat: 51g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding white wine or using coconut milk for a dairy-free option. This recipe is great for meal prep or special occasions.

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