This easy Oyster Stew Recipe is full of delicious seafood flavor! This family favorite recipe makes the best oyster stew and is one that everyone will love.
Cooking time: 30minutes
Serves :4
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh oysters packed in their juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- salt and pepper to taste
How To Prepare
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Drain juice from oysters into small bowl. Set aside.
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Add butter to large saucepan. Heat on medium-low heat until melted.
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Add chopped onions and cook until translucent and tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add oyster liquor and cook until mostly reduced, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in milk and half-and-half and heat to simmer. Do not allow to boil as it will cause your milk to curdle.
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Add oysters and continue on simmer until outer edges of oysters curl, about 8 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly, and add salt and black pepper, to taste.
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Serve with mini saltines or oyster crackers.