Description
Indulge in a warm, creamy bowl of traditional oyster stew, a classic American soup perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a comforting seafood dish.
Ingredients
Fresh Oysters:
1 pint with their liquor
Butter:
4 tablespoons unsalted
Onion:
1 small, finely chopped
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Whole Milk:
2 cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper:
1/8 teaspoon (optional)
Parsley:
1 tablespoon, fresh and chopped
Optional:
Oyster crackers or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Milk and Cream: Reduce heat, add milk and cream, heat gently but do not boil.
- Introduce Oysters: Add oysters with liquor, cook until edges curl.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and parsley. Serve hot with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Oyster stew is best served immediately.
- Enhance the flavor with dry sherry or Old Bay seasoning.
- Avoid boiling once cream and oysters are added to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
