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Creamy Oyster Stew

oysters for oyster stew

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This oyster stew takes only 18 minutes to fix and cook. Serve the stew with crackers and a salad.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 pints oysters with liquor
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dash of ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place 1 tablespoon of butter in each of four bowls.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, cream, and oyster liquor just to the boiling point; add the oysters and bring to a simmer.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, to taste.
  4. Ladle into hot bowls and top with chopped parsley or chives.
  5. Serve with saltines or oyster crackers.