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Oyster Stew
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
3 (12-ounce) containers fresh oysters, undrained
1/2 cup butter
6 shallots, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 pints half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup vermouth
garnish with chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Drain oysters, reserving 3/4 cup liquid.
2. Melt butter in a skillet; add shallots, and sauté until tender. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add reserved oyster liquid and half-and-half; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add oysters, and cook 5 minutes or until done. Stir in salt, pepper, and vermouth. Garnish, if desired; serve immediately.
3. NOTE: This oyster stew recipe is typical of those made in the South.
By RecipeOfHealth.com