Oyster Stew
Sunday, November 30, 2008 by Pam
My father makes an amazing oyster stew that is rich, creamy and unbelievably delicious. We always serve it at family functions and holidays. We had a small Thanksgiving this year with just my husband, my children and me. It was nice to spend time at home watching movies by the fire and making a delicious feast. I had to make my Dad's oyster stew - it's tradition. I used lower fat milk and less butter than he does but it still turned out amazing. I am not a fan of eating the oysters in the stew (I save them for my husband) but the broth is amazing with oyster crackers. My children tried it for the first time this year, my daughter just liked the broth and crackers but my son gobbled up the oysters.Oyster Stew:
- 2 tbsp of butter (my dad uses much more)
- 1 shallot, diced finely
- 2 green onions, diced (divided)
- 1 jar of medium size oysters, chopped into pieces (reserving the liquid)
- Dash of Tabasco (optional)
- 1/2 gallon of 2% milk (my dad uses whole milk)
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the shallots and half of the green onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the chopped oysters and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add the milk, oyster liquid (for a stronger oyster flavor), Tabasco, salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 1-2 hours - don't let it boil. Garnish with the remainder of the green onions and serve with oyster crackers. Enjoy. 
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This looks like a nice soup to have for dinner. Delicious photo too!
Pam, this looks really good! I'm glad you had a relaxing Thanksgiving, sometimes those are the best!
that looks like a great bowl of stew - perfect for a cold day.
The Oyster stew looks yummy and easy to make :)
Great soup. Looks fab!
Ah, I've always wondered what oyster crackers are for, heh heh :) Lovely soup!-- I wonder how I'd go about it using raw oysters?
yours is really a fabulous blog, you truly deserved this... :) lovely stew, never had oyster cooked like this...
I've never had oyster stew, but it looks good. Congrats on your award!
I have never heard of this soup, but it sure looks delicious!Thx for directing me to Kimmie's site!!!!
Congratulations on your award. I haven't had oyster stew in ages. I'll give yours a try this coming weekend. I appreciate the more figure friendly version you've created.
I know your oyster stew is delicious! We have a creole version which is very close that I will be posting soon. This is a holiday comfort food for sure.
this looks so good, i've never had oyster soup but i am going to give this one a try. delicious!
Yum! I made an oyster soup not too long ago and my husband ate it with out the oysters. You have to have ataste for them. I like the smaller ones not the big Pacific kind.
Ooooh that looks delish!
I could just eat that right now!
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Snap! You won't believe it, I just posted an oyster soup on my Fizz blog. Yours looks great, I added carrot for colour.
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This looks wonderful! It's great to maintain traditions like that. I just had Thanksgiving with my parents for the first time in 12 years, and it was nice to see some traditions kept up.
I love oyster stew, but haven't had it in ages as I'm the only one the house who actually likes oysters. You;ve inspired me to make a batch. Thank you!
My in-laws host a post-Thanksgiving day with oysters. We eat oyster stew, steamed oysters, and fried ones. Nothing like stuffing yourself all over again. Yours looks so good!!
That looks and sounds delicious!
There's nothing like a good cream soup as winter approaches, is there? It's funny that your children split on whether they wanted the oysters with the broth!
What a beautiful cream stew, just delicious! Love the crackers too!
I just had oyster soup for the first time at T-day. Thanks for the recipe as I will try it at home.
Hmmm, I love oysters. So glad to hear your Thanksgiving was low key but enjoyable!!!!!
What a great way to warm up this winter!
My wife, Dr. E., and I LOVE oyster stew. Of course, all of us Marylanders are crazy about oysters and crabs . . . LOL.
Thanks for sharing your version of the wonderful stew.
I have never had oyster stew/soup before. I love the way those crackers float on the soup and the soup looks so creamy!
What a delicious stew! I love oysters, this sounds so comforting!
Sounds like you had a nice relaxing holiday! I missed blog world and am glad to be back! ;)
so were oyster crackers originally intended for oyster stew and oyster stew alone? i wonder. i'm not an oyster fan so i've never tried an oyster stew, but even i can't deny how creamy and delicious yours looks. :)
This looks so great! And, the weather is perfect for it.
I like the way you post pics of the ingredients...visuals help me at least...and I love the stew!
I've never had oysters before but this stew does look tasty!
ohhhh... oyster stew!
i wish my dad made this! i'm going to have to have a talkin' to to my pops. this looks amazing.
Ooooooohhhhh.....
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Oyster stew is now on my list to foods to make in the coming month. Looks delish!
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