Oyster Stew

Prep Time
minutes

Cook Time
minutes

Total Time
minutes

Serving
size
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (12) ounce container fresh Oysters,(drained/rinsed ; reserve liquor) chopped if desired
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 of a medium onion, diced
- 1 celery stalk, sliced
- salt/pepper to taste
- hot sauce (optional)
Preparation
- a saucepan, over medium heat melt the butter.
- Add the onions and cook until onions are golden.
- Stir in the flour to coat.
- Add the celery and oysters and cook until oysters begin to curl around the edges, approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Strain the oyster liquor over fine mesh to remove any possible sediment.
- Add the milk, cream and heat until simmering.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and hot sauce if desired.