Delicious Oyster Stew

This creamy, delicious, and rich oyster stew may not be for traditionalists. I do add a little fresh chopped garlic to mine, but garlic and onion are taboo to oyster stew traditionalists.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 1148 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 pint fresh shucked oysters
• 1 quart heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a pot over low heat.

Step 2

Stir the oysters and onion into the melted butter, increase heat to medium-low, and cook and stir until the edges of the oysters begin to curl, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Slowly stream the cream into the oyster mixture as you stir. Bring the mixture to a simmer, but do not boil; cook at a simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Season with salt and black pepper to serve.