Oyster Stew Christmas Eve Recipe
Description
This Christmas Eve oyster stew recipe includes Louisiana-style hot sauce for a kick, while green onion and red bell pepper add color to the holiday dish.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter
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1 cup finely chopped celery
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1/2 cup chopped green onion
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1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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2 pints half-and-half
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (12 ounce) can oysters
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2 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce
Directions
1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam. Add celery, green onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until soft, about 10 minutes.
2
Stir in half-and-half and parsley, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until just begins to boil. Add oysters, liquid from can, and hot sauce; bring to a simmer and cook until oysters begin to curl, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Remove stew from heat; let sit before serving, 5 minutes.