Oyster Stew

Name: Oyster Stew
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; dash of Tabasco sauce; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 1 pt. oysters (and liquid); 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 3 c. milk; 1 c. light cream; paprika; oyster crackers

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of Tabasco sauce
2 Tbsp. cold water
1 pt. oysters (and liquid)
1/4 c. butter or margarine
3 c. milk
1 c. light cream
paprika
oyster crackers

Directions

1

Combine flour, salt, Tabasco sauce and cold water.
2

Blend to a smooth paste.
3

Stir in oysters and liquid. Add butter.
4

Simmer over very low heat 5 minutes, just until edges of oysters curl, stirring gently. Combine milk and cream; scald and pour into oysters. Remove from heat and cover.
5

Let stand 15 minutes to blend flavors.
6

Heat soup tureen and dishes.
7

Reheat stew briefly to serving temperature.
8

Pour into tureen. Dash with paprika on top.
9

Pass crackers.