How to Make Oyster Stew Christmas Eve - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas Eve is a time for gathering with loved ones and creating cherished traditions. And what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a comforting and delicious bowl of Oyster Stew? This classic dish has long been a favorite for many families, and it's no wonder why. With its rich, creamy broth and tender, flavorful oysters, it's the perfect way to warm up on a chilly winter night.

Our Oyster Stew Christmas Eve recipe is a timeless favorite that will surely become a beloved ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 pints half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) can oysters
  • 2 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam.
  • Cook and stir the celery, onion, and red bell pepper in the hot butter until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir the half-and-half and parsley through the vegetable mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Continue cooking until the mixture just begins to boil; add the oysters and any liquid from the can to the stew along with Louisiana-style hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the oysters begin to curl, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the stew to sit 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 209mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 235mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 455mg