Grandpa's Oyster Stew

This oyster bisque features oysters simmered in shallots, cream, and sherry, topped with paprika: the perfect stew for a winter evening.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 806 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• sea salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 cup Oyster crackers
• 2 shallots, minced
• 24 freshly shucked oysters, oyster liquor reserved
• 1 pinch sweet paprika
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cup dry sherry or dry white wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir shallots into browned butter. Cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Pour sherry over shallots in the stockpot and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour reserved oyster liquor, milk, and cream into the stockpot; bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in oysters; cook until oyster edges begin to ruffle, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Stir in parsley; season with sea salt to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sweet paprika and oyster crackers.

Step 5

Stir butter and garlic in a stockpot over medium heat until butter begins to brown. Remove garlic and discard.