Oyster Stew Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Oysters2 Cup (16 tbs), shucked
 Butter1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 All purpose flour2 Tablespoon
 Half and Half4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ginger1/8 Teaspoon
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 2 tsp. dry vermouth, OR Pernod, OR dry sherry
 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped cracked black pepper warmed soup bowls

Directions

MAKING
1) Drain and rinse the oysters under cold water. Then drain well and keep aside.
2) In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter, blend in the flour, then gently stir and cook for 2 minutes.
3) Alternately, cook in the micriwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
4) Turn off the heat, then stir in the cereal cream until well blended.
5) Return to heat, allow to boil, then cook for 3-4 minutes stirring continuously until smooth and slightly thickened.
6) Alternately, cook in the microwave on MEDIUM for 2-3 minutes.
7) Stir in the ginger and season with salt to taste.
8) In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, stir in the oysters and cook until they just curl at edges and plump.
9) Add the oysters into the hot cream mixture.
10) Stir in the vermouth or Pernod or dry sherry.
11) In warmed soup bowls, add the whipped cream, pour in the hot stew with the oysters evenly.

SERVING
12) Garnish with the cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
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