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Oyster Stew
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>A satisfying seafood stew! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.chilipeppermadness.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 6
Ingredients
4 tablespoons
Butter
3 tablespoons
Flour
1 small
Onion (chopped)
1 stalk
Celery (chopped)
24
Oysters (shucked & drained)
2 cups
Milk
1/4 cup
Oyster liquor (reserved from the shucked oysters)
1 tablespoon
Cajun seasoning
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/4 cup
Parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup
Green onions (chopped)
3 cloves
Garlic (minced)
1 dash
Hot sauce
Extra parsley (for garnish, if desired)
Extra butter (for garnish, if desired)
Chili flakes (for garnish, if desired)
Crackers (for serving, if desired)
Bread or rolls (for serving, if desired)
You can also add other ingredients to the stew while cooking, such as:
Shrimp
OR Sausage (crumbled)
OR Potatoes
Step by Step Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large pot or pan. Stir in the flour to form the roux. Stir constantly for 5 minutes. This mixture should be light brown in color. Stir in the onion & celery and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the milk, oyster liquor, Cajun seasonings and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley, green onions, garlic, hot sauce and oysters. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes,
- Remove the pot from the heat and garnish as desired. Serve with bread or crackers