How to Make Oyster Stew

Oyster stew is a creamy seafood dish. This stew recipe is prepared and cooked in less than 1 hour. Oysters are high in vitamin E and Zinc and are known to be an aphrodisiac. Create a romantic dinner with oyster stew. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 pint oysters
• 1 medium onion
• 2 stalks celery
• 3 tbsp. vegetable shorting
• Sauce pan
• 1 quart milk
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 tsp. salt
• Large soup bowl
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. parsley

1. Remove the oysters from their shells. Check each oyster for small shell pieces.
2. Chop the onion and celery into small cubes.
3. Melt vegetable shortening in a sauce pan over high heat.
4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the oysters and their juices to the melted shortening. Stir the contents while adding the onion and celery.
5. Cook until the edges of the oysters began to curl up. This usually takes about 3 minutes.
6. Add the milk, salt and cream of mushroom soup to the oysters. Stir occasionally while continuing to cook over medium heat.
7. Bring the stew to a boil.
8. Remove from heat and pour into soup bowls.
9. Sprinkle parsley and paprika on the top.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe yields 4 servings.
• Oyster stew is traditionally served with oyster crackers. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on the top of the stew for a different flavor. Try serving the stew with a tossed salad, corn biscuits, strawberries or shortbread.
• This stew can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated in the microwave.
• Watch the oysters carefully to avoid overcooking them.