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down home southern oyster stew

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Recipe by
Beth Renzetti
@elmotoo

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!

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For down home southern oyster stew

  • 1 pt
    oysters, with liquid
  • 8 Tbsp
    unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 c
    shallots, minced
  • 1 c
    light cream
  • 3 c
    whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • to taste
    cayenne pepper
  • additional
    butter for serving

How To Make down home southern oyster stew

  • 1
    Saute shallots in butter.
  • 2
    Add milk and cream, and simmer until almost boiling.
  • 3
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Add oysters and liquid. Simmer until edges curl.
  • 5
    Serve in individual bowls with a pat of butter on top.
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