Oyster Stew Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 2 celery hearts, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme and more for garnish
• 1 pint freshly shucked oysters in liquid
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup milk
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• oyster crackers (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, add butter, shallots, celery hearts and thyme. Cook until shallots are translucent (approximately 5 minutes).
2.  Add oysters and liquid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or just until the edges of the oysters begin to curl. Stir in half and half and milk. Salt and pepper to taste. 
3. Cook until heated through (approximately 15 to 20 minutes).
4. In a large mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form and gently fold into stew just before serving. 
5. Garnish stew with fresh thyme and serve with oyster crackers.

Source: Salted And Styled

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