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Oyster Stew Recipe

A simple and delicious oyster stew recipe

By Diana Rattray, About.com

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 pints oysters with liquor
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dash of ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Heat four bowls and add a tablespoon of butter to each bowl; keep hot.
Heat milk, cream, and oyster liquor just to the boiling point; add oysters and bring to boiling point once again. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Ladle into hot bowls and top with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serves 4.

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