Bruce's Deluxe Oyster Stew
A smoky, hearty, spicy oyster stew.
Servings: 4
Calories: 467kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbl butter or margarine
- 16 oz shucked fresh oysters with liquid or canned oysters
- 1 tin smoked oysters (3.75 oz)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream or light cream, or half & half
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tbl dried celery flakes or parsley flakes
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp coriander plus extra if desired
- oyster/soup crackers
Instructions
- Measure milk and cream into microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until very hot; about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the fresh oysters along with their liquid to melted butter. Simmer and stir occasionally until oysters' edges ruffle; about 4 minutes. (If using canned oysters, just stir until heated through.)
- Drain smoked oysters and chop into pieces. Add to fresh oysters.
- Add spices to oysters and pour in hot milk.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with a pinch of coriander if desired.
- Serve hot with soup crackers.
Notes
Excellent as leftovers!