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Oyster Stew

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Oyster Stew
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Way to Prepare Oysters
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    F for Food's Notes:

    This is a Southern tradition and delicious on a cold, rainy night. Serve with crusty bread and a smooth, hearty red wine, perhaps a Margaux or a Bordeaux.

Serves 4

4 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient

2 pints shucked oysters including their liquor Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon grated onion (I use a zester to almost liquify the onion) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup brie (with the rind removed) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 cup milk Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon cream or medium-dry sherry Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon white pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (or chives) Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. In a heavy pot over medium-low heat saute onion in butter.

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  2. Add oysters with their liquor, milk, cream, sherry, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.

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  3. Add brie and stir until it dissolves.

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  4. When the oysters float, the butter has melted and the milk and cream are hot.

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  5. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve immediately.

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