How to Make Grandpa's Oyster Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandpa's Oyster Stew is a time-honored family recipe that has been passed down through generations. This delicious, hearty stew is a comforting and rich dish that warms the soul on a cold winter evening. It has been a favorite in our family for as long as anyone can remember, and it always brings back fond memories of cozy family gatherings and delicious home-cooked meals.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • ½ cup dry sherry or dry white wine
  • 24 freshly shucked oysters, oyster liquor reserved
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 pinch sweet paprika
  • 1 cup oyster crackers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Stir butter and garlic in a stockpot over medium heat until butter begins to brown. Remove garlic and discard.
  • Stir shallots into browned butter. Cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour sherry over shallots in the stockpot and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour reserved oyster liquor, milk, and cream into the stockpot; bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in oysters; cook until oyster edges begin to ruffle, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in parsley; season with sea salt to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sweet paprika and oyster crackers.
  • Nutrition

    806 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 295mg
    • Sodium: 1148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 218mg
    • Iron: 18mg
    • Potassium: 831mg