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Oyster Stew Recipe
Oyster stew is a rich and flavorful soup made with oysters, milk, and butter. It’s a classic dish that has variations in different culinary traditions. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as a main course, accompanied by crusty bread, oyster crackers, or croutons. It’s often served as a comforting and elegant dish, especially during colder months.
Why This Recipe Works
It’s quick and easy to prepare. It brings a delicious dish to the tables in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weekday dinners, or a light and comforting lunch.
All ingredients are accessible and easy to find from local grocery stores.
It’s also a versatile recipe. You can experiment with additional herbs, vegetables (chopped celery), and spices (cayenne pepper) to enhance the flavor to suit your taste.
Recipe Ingredients
This easy oyster stew recipe brings a rich and flavorful dish with only a few ingredients.
- Oysters
- Whole milk
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Unsalted butter
- Scallion
- Oyster crackers or croutons, for serving
How To Make Oyster Stew?
The preparation of oyster stew is generally easy and everyone can make it at home with simple ingredients.
First, heat the milk until it starts to bubble on the edges of the pot. Then, add the oysters along with their liquor.
Bring the stew to a simmer and cook until the oysters are just cooked through. Season the stew with salt and pepper.
Finally, stir in butter to add richness and garnished with chopped scallions. Serve immediately with oyster crackers or croutons.
Cooking Tips
Follow the following tips to make the best oyster stew in less than 30 minutes:
- This recipe works for either fresh or canned oysters. If using canned oysters, reserve 1/2 cup of oyster liquor from the can and add to the stew while cooking. The oyster liquor contains the natural juices from the oysters and can enhance the flavor.
- Use low to medium heat when cooking the stew to avoid scalding or curdling the milk. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Do not overcook the oysters, as they can become tough and rubbery. Cook just until the edges of the oysters start to curl and firm up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make a creamier oyster stew?
If you prefer a creamier oyster stew, you may simply substitute the whole milk with heavy cream or half-and-half to enrich the texture.
How to store and reheat leftover oyster stew?
Allow the oyster stew to cool completely at room temperature, store it in an airtight container, and refrigerate it for up to 2-3 days.
To reheat, transfer the leftover to a saucepan and heat over the stovetop or microwave it until warm.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe has 451 calories per serving.
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Oyster Stew
Ingredients
- 12 fresh oyster (or 250grams canned oyster) (shucked and reserved oyster liquor )
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons scallion (finely chopped)
- oyster crackers, or croutons (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the whole milk in a heavy-bottomed pot (or a saucepan) over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook until the milk starts to bubble around the edges of the pot, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in oysters and oyster liquor. Stirring constantly and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the oyster firm up. Season the stew with salt and ground black pepper.
- Turn off the heat and stir in butter. Sprinkle evenly with chopped scallion. Serve immediately with oyster crackers or croutons.
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Notes
- This recipe works for either fresh or canned oysters. If using canned oysters, reserve 1/2 cup of oyster liquor from the can and add to the stew while cooking. The oyster liquor contains the natural juices from the oysters and can enhance the flavor.
- Use low to medium heat when cooking the stew to avoid scalding or curdling the milk. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Do not overcook the oysters, as they can become tough and rubbery. Cook just until the edges of the oysters start to curl and firm up.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
Can I use soya milk instead? Milk is very hard for me to digest though I love oysters. Thank you.
I suggest using lactose-free milk instead of soy milk for a better taste, as soy milk may alter the final dish’s flavor.