How to Make Oyster Stew | Stew Recipe | Allrecipes.com

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.

Mince enough celery to make 1 cup.

Mince enough shallots to make 3 tablespoons.

Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a medium pot over medium heat.

Add in the minced celery and shallots; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Pour 1 quart of half and half cream into the pot.

When the cream mixture is almost boiling, add in 24 oz of fresh shucked oysters along with their liquid.

Season the stew with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Turn the heat down and simmer the stew, stirring continuously until the oysters have curled at the ends.

Take the stew off the heat and serve it immediately.

Optionally, add a dash of hot sauce to each bowl before serving.

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