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Chesapeake Bay Oyster Stew

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Stew

Ingredients

2 pints of select oysters, with liquor
1/4 cup of unsalted butter
pinch of salt pinch of white pepper
1/2 tsp celery salt
2 cups light cream
1 cup milk
2 tsp parsley, chopped
oyster crackers, for serving
This is classic Chesapeake Bay comfort food that is best served in fall in winter.
  • Drain the oysters and reserve the liquid
  • Heat butter in a large sauce pan.
  • Add the celery salt, pepper, cream and milk and 2/3 cup of the oyster liquor.
  • Cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add the oysters and cook just until the edges of the oysters begin to curl. About 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls, garnished with parsley and oyster crackers.
 

Servings

4

Prep

5 min

Cook

7 min

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    Skill Level

    Easy