Oyster Stew

This is best oyster stew you ever had! It is elegant and satisfying. I serve it hot, alongside some toasted homemade bread. Try adding a drop or two of hot sauce if you like — it's delicious!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 555 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 1 cup minced celery
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 (12 ounce) containers fresh shucked oysters, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and shallots; cook and stir until shallots are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Heat half-and-half in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the celery and shallot mixture, and stir continuously until just about to boil. Add oysters and their liquid, and season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Cook, stirring continuously, until oysters curl at the ends. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.