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Oyster Stew
Easy and quick homemade Oyster Stew features juicy, briny oysters in a rich, buttery milk-based broth. It's the most comforting soup that takes less than 30 minutes to make.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 fresh oyster (shucked and reserved oyster liquor, or 250grams canned oyster)
- 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
- 1
Heat the whole milk in a heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook until the milk begins to bubble around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the oysters and their liquor. Continue stirring constantly and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the oysters firm up. Season the stew with salt and ground black pepper.
- 3
Turn off the heat and stir in the butter. Sprinkle evenly with chopped scallions. Serve immediately with oyster crackers or croutons.