down home southern oyster stew

Name: Down Home Southern Oyster Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pint(s) oysters, with liquid; 8 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter (1 stick); 1/2 cup(s) shallots, minced; 1 cup(s) light cream; 3 cup(s) whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; to taste - cayenne pepper; additional - butter for serving

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Beth Renzetti

Updated on Aug 3, 2014

I've been on the lookout for a 'traditional' oyster stew recipe to make for Christmas Eve. I think this is it! Prep time is next to nothing if you buy your oysters already shucked!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pint oysters, with liquid
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup shallots, minced
1 cup light cream
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
to taste - cayenne pepper
additional - butter for serving

How To Make down home southern oyster stew

Step 1

Saute shallots in butter.

Step 2

Add milk and cream, and simmer until almost boiling.
Step 3

Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Add oysters and liquid. Simmer until edges curl.
Step 5

Serve in individual bowls with a pat of butter on top.
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