mama's oyster stew
My family does not like oyster stew, but it was a traditional dish that my mother always made for my father for breakfast Christmas morning. Some people eat it on Christmas Eve, but he always had it Christmas morning. Her recipe was very basic. (The pictures approximate very closely what it looks like. They are from Bubmlebee.com and Heidisrecipes.com.) Except for the picture of my parents, of course! It was taken on their wedding day.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 12 ounces oysters, undrained
- 3-4 cups whole milk or half & half
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- - oyster crackers for serving
How To Make mama's oyster stew
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Step 1Melt the butter or margarine in a heavy saucepan. Stir in a 12-ounce container of raw oysters, undrained. Heat over medium heat until hot, but not boiling, then lower heat. -
Step 2Stir in the whole milk or half & half, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until edges of oysters begin to curl and mixture is hot - do not boil. Serve with oyster crackers.
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Step 3Note - the amount of milk used depends on how much liquid is in your oysters, and how thin you like the stew. My father preferred his rather thin, so the 4 cups milk would usually be used.
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