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Captain Ron Viola Oyster Stew




Source of Recipe


Buddy Cookbook


List of Ingredients




1 pint small oysters salt to taste
1 qt. milk or half and half
Butter
Freshly ground pepper
Tabasco Sauce


Recipe



Saute oysters in 2 Tbls. butter, together with their own liquor, until edges begin to curl (don't exceed 5 minutes). In large sauce pan, heat milk and add any flavor variations at this time. DO NOT BOIL. Add oysters with their liquor and simmer until heated through, approx. 5 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and a dash of tabasco. Add 2 Tbls. butter, heat until melted. Heat bowls in warm oven. Pour oyster stew in each bowl and top off with 1/2 Tbls. butter, and sprinkle with paprika or parsley.

VARIATIONS:
Add 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg, or 1 bay leaf and 1 Tbls. parsley to milk. Add 1 tsp. tarragon or thyme. Add finely minced garlic and a dash of cayenne pepper. Saute 1/2 cup of minced onions and celery in button then add to milk and oysters.