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Christmas Eve Oyster Stew Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 c. finely chopped shallot or onion
1 tbsp. butter
1 pint shucked oysters, undrained
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. half-and-half or light cream
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. white pepper
Directions:
Directions:
In a large saucepan cook shallot in hot butter until tender. Stir in undrained oysters and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until oysters curl around the edges, stirring occasionally. Stir in half-and-half, milk, parsley, and pepper; heat through. If desired, top each serving with additional butter.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
It is a Nichols family tradition to have oyster stew on Christmas Eve and this recipe has become a family favorite. Serve with oyster crackers.

 

 

 

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