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Oyster Stew

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Oyster liquor Reserved from oysters
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 pint Fresh shucked oysters
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the top and whisk to incorporate. Then whisk in salt, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Cook for 1 minute, whisking gently all the while.
  • Whisk in reserved oyster juice. Then slowly add milk, whisking constantly to incorporate. Cook over low to medium-low heat, stirring regularly, until mixture is steaming and bubbles just start to appear around the edge of the saucepan. Do not let mixture come to a boil. Turn heat down to low, and let cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add oysters and cook for 2 more minutes, or until oysters start to curl. Taste test and add a bit more salt if you like. Black pepper and fresh chopped parsley are optional.
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