Classic Oyster Stew Recipe
2020-08-19- Cuisine: Canadian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield: 8 servings
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Ready In: 35m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
346 -
Fat
29 g -
Cholesterol
128 mg -
Sodium
722 mg -
Carbohydrate
3.3 g -
Protein
1.7 g
Classic oyster stew recipe. Oysters with vegetables and clams.Very simple, easy and delicious!
Classic Oyster Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 cup finely sliced leeks
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 cups (500 ml) light cream
- 2 cups (500 ml) milk
- 1 cup minced clams with liquor (about 5 large clams)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shucked oysters with liquor(about 30 oysters)
- fresh coriander or parsley sprigs
- broccoli florets
Method
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of the butter; stir in celery, broccoli florets, leeks, carrots, and onion. Cover tightly and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, heat remaining butter over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Do not brown. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in cream and milk. Return to heat and cook until smooth and thickened whisking constantly. Stir sauce into vegetables.
Step 3
In another saucepan, combine clams and oysters; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes or until oysters start to curl. Add to vegetables mixture and heat through. Season with pepper to taste; garnish each serving with coriander or parsley. Serve oyster stew recipe with whole wheat rolls and sweet butter.