Description
This oyster stew is a creamy, comforting seafood soup made with milk, butter, and briny oysters. A classic for Christmas Eve and cold winter nights, it’s a simple yet elegant dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pint fresh oysters (or canned, drained, and rinsed)
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2 cups whole milk
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup chicken broth or seafood stock
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning (optional)
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1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
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Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
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Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare oysters: Drain, reserve liquor, chop if needed.
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Sauté aromatics: Melt butter, cook onion 3–4 min, add garlic.
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Add liquids: Stir in milk, cream, and broth. Simmer gently.
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Add oysters: Pour in oysters and liquor. Cook until edges curl.
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Season and serve: Adjust salt and pepper, garnish with herbs, serve warm.
Notes
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Don’t boil the stew—heat gently to avoid curdling.
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Cook oysters just until they curl.
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Spice it up with a dash of cayenne or Tabasco if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g