Classic Oyster Stew Recipe
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Ingredients: 3 dozen shucked oysters, undrained (about 1 lb.)
4 c whole milk (you can substitute with 2%-skim not recommended)
2 c whipping cream
7 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped (1c)
1 stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 c)
¾ tsp kosher salt
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Freshly ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Snipped fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley (really makes a difference if fresh)
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Directions:Drain oysters, reserving liquid. Inspect oysters and remove any bit of shell. Set aside oysters and liquid.
In medium saucepan, heat milk and cream just to simmering, keep warm.
In Dutch oven heat 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. When butter is melted and bubbling, add onion, celery and ½ tsp of the salt, stirring well to coat in butter. Cook slowly, about 10 minutes, stirring often until onion is tender and translucent.
Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring well to blend in the flour.
Slowly add in the hot milk and cream whisking vigorously to prevent lumps from forming; bring mixture back to a low simmer, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a 12 inch nonstick skillet heat remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat until hot and bubbly. Add drained oysters in a single layer. Sprinkle remaining salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook just until oysters begin to curl around the edges and gills are slightly exposed. Transfer oysters to the milk mixture in Dutch oven. Turn off heat.
Add oyster liquid to hot skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes, until liquid comes to boiling. Immediately transfer to stew in Dutch oven; stir.
Sprinkle cayenne and stir. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. |
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Servings:10 3/4 c servings |
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Time:25 minutes |
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Notes: Careful seasoning at every step brings out the individual flavors in this simple stew.
342 cal, 30 g fat, 121 mg chol, 303 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 8 g protein per serving.
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