Mom's Oyster Stew

Oyster stew is whipped up in a matter of minutes. The fresher the oysters, the better the flavor. This is a tasty, savory recipe that's sure to please!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 316 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup half-and-half cream
• ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
• 1 pint fresh shucked oysters
• ¼ cup sherry wine, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in milk and half-and-half; transfer to the top of a double boiler. If you do not have a double boiler, set the pan of soup over a pan of simmering water.

Step 2

When soup is hot, add oysters and heat just until oysters are opaque. Season with fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, and sherry to taste.