Faidley’s Oyster Stew

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Ingredients

Fresh shucked oysters

1 pint, separate liquor and reserve

Butter

4 tablespoons

Shallots

3 tablespoon finely chopped

Salt

1 teaspoon

Pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Half and half

1 quart

Either 1-tablespoon Pernod or ½ teaspoon anise

Hot sauce to taste

Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Oyster crackers (optional)

Oyster Stew

Cooking time:

15 to 20 min

Difficulty:

Easy

Servings:

4

Instructions

STEP 01

Melt butter over medium heat and add shallots, sauté until tender.

STEP 02

Add drained oysters and season with salt and pepper. Cook until edges of oysters just curl.

STEP 03

Sprinkle the oysters with flour and stir to blend. Add reserved oyster liquor and blend again.

STEP 04

Slowly pour in half and half and continue stirring until slightly thickened and hot but not boiling.

STEP 05

Stir in Pernod or anise. Add hot sauce a few drops at a time to taste. Serve garnished with chopped chives and oyster crackers.