Antoine S Oyster Stew Recipe

Ingredients for Antoine S Oyster Stew

• Oysters
• 1 cup oyster liquor
• Unsalted Butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Celery Ribs
• Garlic Cloves
• Onion
• Fresh Curly Leaf Parsley
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Cayenne Pepper
• 2 cups whole milk
• Heavy Cream

How to Make Antoine S Oyster Stew

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup oyster liquor and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add 2 pints of fresh oysters (liquor reserved) and simmer gently until the edges begin to curl, about 2 minutes.
3. Carefully strain the oysters through a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl, reserving both the oysters and their cooking liquid separately.
4. In a 4-quart saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
5. Whisk in 1/4 cup of flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
6. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 finely chopped celery stalks, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 finely chopped yellow onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
7. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
8. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the onions and celery are very soft (about 25 minutes).
9. Stir in 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Add the reserved oysters and their cooking liquid.
10. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 5 minutes). Do not boil.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Antoine's Oyster Stew!