Rich and Briny Low Country Oyster Stew

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: half-and-half

💰Cheaper: milk

Half-and-half reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh oysters

🥗Healthier: canned oysters

💰Cheaper: frozen oysters

Canned or frozen oysters are more accessible and budget-friendly.

Turn on medium flame and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the pot.

Pour in the whole can of evaporated milk and 3 cups of regular milk.

Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching while the butter melts and the milk warms up.

Drain the oyster liquor from the oysters using a sieve to remove any shell pieces.

Cut the oysters into smaller pieces, about three pieces per oyster, and set aside the adductor muscles.

Blend the oysters and their liquor using an immersion blender until finely chopped.

Pour the blended oyster mixture into the pot with the milk.

Add the oysters to the pot and stir.

Season with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir continuously until the mixture is bubbly around the edges, but do not let it reach a rolling boil.

Check the temperature, aiming for around 180 degrees Fahrenheit, and serve with hot sauce and saltine crackers.

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