Southern oyster stew

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1quartMilk
1pintHeavy cream
1Bay leaf
¼pounds+ 6 Tbls. butter
2Finely chopped onions
3Stalks diced celery
1Finely chopped garlic clove
¼cupFresh minced parsley
4Dz raw oysters with liquid
Salt & pepper

Directions

In pan bring milk, cream, bay leaf & ¼ lb butter to gentle boil.

Simmer. In skillet melt butter & add onions, celery & garlic. Cook slow until soft but not brown. Drain oysters, reserve liquid. Add oysters & parsley to skillet & saute until edges begin to curl. Add liquid & all ingredients in skillet to milk. Discard bay leaf & stir in chunk of butter. Add salt & pepper & serve very hot.

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