Mom's Oyster Stew

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Oyster stew is whipped up in a matter of minutes. The fresher the oysters, the better the flavor. This is a tasty, savory recipe that's sure to please!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 pint fresh shucked oysters
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup sherry wine, or to taste

Directions

1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in milk and half-and-half; transfer to the top of a double boiler. If you do not have a double boiler, set the pan of soup over a pan of simmering water.
2 When soup is hot, add oysters and heat just until oysters are opaque. Season with fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, and sherry to taste.