Oyster Stew
Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 15 Min. What you need:
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+ 1/2 c. unsalted butter
+ 1 leek, diced + 1 onion, diced + 1 lb. mushrooms, diced + 1/2 c. dry white wine + 1 pint shucked oysters, liquor reserved + 1 pint whipping cream + 1/2 tsp. dried thyme + 1/2 tsp. dried oregano + 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper + 1 c. half & half + salt & ground black pepper to taste + 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley What to do:
1. Melt butter in sauce pan. Add leek and onions. Cook over low heat until transparent.
2. Add mushrooms. Increase heat to medium-high and cook mushrooms for 5 min.; add white wine; cook for 3 min.; add reserved oyster liquor, whipping cream, thyme, oregano and cayenne pepper; simmer for 5 min. Add oysters; bring to simmer; add half & half; bring to simmer. 3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add parsley. Serve immediately. Recipe provided by Chef Mark Weber |