Oyster Stew
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 quart shucked oysters and their liquor
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Nutmeg (optional)
Directions
Warm the milk in a heavy saucepan over low heat until hot but not simmering.
Melt the butter in another pan. Add the oysters and their liquor to the melted butter. Heat the oysters until their edges begin to curl or ruffle. Add the hot milk, the cream, salt and pepper to taste and a few gratings of nutmeg if desired.
Serves 8.
Source: Cape Code Online
