Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the Oyster Stew:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pint (16 ounces) fresh oysters, with their liquor
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Buttered Saltine Crackers:
- Saltine crackers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
For the Oyster Stew:
1. Sauté Aromatics:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add Flour:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
3. Pour in Milk and Cream:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 3 minutes
Gradually pour in the whole milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
4. Add Oysters:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 5 minutes
Add the fresh oysters, along with their liquor, to the pot. Let the stew simmer for about 5 minutes until the edges of the oysters curl.
5. Season and Garnish:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Season the stew with salt, white pepper, and a dash of hot sauce if desired. Stir in fresh chopped parsley for garnish.
For the Buttered Saltine Crackers:
1. Butter Saltine Crackers:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Place Saltine crackers on a plate. Drizzle melted butter over the crackers.
2. Garnish with Parsley:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the buttered crackers.
Serve Oyster Stew:
1. Serve Hot:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Ladle the hot oyster stew into bowls. Serve with the buttered Saltine crackers on the side.
2. Enjoy:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Enjoy your comforting Oyster Stew with Buttered Saltine Crackers!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 500mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
