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Oyster Stew with Chorizo and Spinach

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Oyster Stew with Chorizo and Spinach

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Way to Prepare Oysters
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    TasteFood's Notes: If I can refrain from eating oysters as soon as they've been shucked, I like to cook them in a stew. This stew is a favorite. I love the contrast of the plump, slippery oysters with smoky...

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Serves 3-4

  1. Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add chorizo. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Transfer chorizo to a plate lined with a paper towel. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from saucepan.

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  2. Add onion to saucepan and sauté over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes.

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  3. Add milk, cream and reserved oyster liquor to the onions. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.

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  4. Add spinach and cook briefly until wilted but still bright green.

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  5. Add oysters and simmer until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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  6. Serve immediately in warm bowls.

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5 Comments on Oyster Stew with Chorizo and Spinach

Lorigoldsby Reply

So glad this popped up....I wasn't on a year ago, and wow!

Mrs Reply

Oh, how I could go for a bowl of that right now on this very chilly day!

Img_1045_2 Reply

Wow. What's not to love?

036 Reply

Wow, yum on this! The chorizo is a great idea! Love the bowl too!

Ry_400 Reply

This looks yummy!

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