Best 5 New Years Oyster Stew Recipes
As the New Year approaches, many people look forward to the tradition of gathering with loved ones and enjoying a delicious meal. For those seeking a heartwarming and flavorful dish to ring in the new year, oyster stew is an excellent choice. This classic soup combines the briny goodness of oysters with a creamy broth, vegetables, and herbs, resulting in a comforting and savory dish that is perfect for a festive celebration. Whether you prefer a simple recipe or one with a bit more complexity, there are many variations of oyster stew to choose from, ensuring that everyone can find a version they'll love.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
NEW YEAR'S OYSTER STEW
My husband is a former member of the Air Force's Thunderbird team, and I developed this recipe after he invited the whole team to our house on short notice for an informal dinner. It was very easy-it was done in 45 minutes, and it turned out to be the best oyster stew I'd ever made! -Christa Scott, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the potatoes, water and bouillon; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool., Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Return to the pan; stir in the milk, cream, oysters, cayenne, salt and pepper. Cook on low until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
GRANDPA'S OYSTER STEW
Born and raised on the water, oystering is in chef Madden Surbaugh's blood. Every year at Christmas his grandfather made his famous oyster stew.
Provided by Madden Surbaugh
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Seafood
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir butter and garlic in stockpot over medium heat until butter begins to brown. Remove garlic and discard.
- Stir shallots into browned butter. Cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour sherry over shallots in the stockpot and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour reserved oyster liquor, milk, and cream into the stockpot; bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in oysters; cook until oyster edges begin to ruffle, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in parsley; season with sea salt to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sweet paprika and oyster crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 294.9 mg, Fat 51.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 28 g, Sodium 1148.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
NEW YEAR'S OYSTER STEW RECIPE
This was in Taste of Home and while the contributor's name wasn't given she said: "My husband is a former member of the Air Force's Thunderbird team, and I developed this recipe after he invited the whole team to our house on short notice for an informal dinner. It was very easy-it was done in 45 minutes, and it turned out to be the best oyster stew I'd ever made!"
Provided by Annacia
Categories Stew
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the potatoes, water and bouillon; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool.
- Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Return to the pan; stir in the milk, cream, oysters, cayenne, salt and pepper. Cook on low until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with parsley. Yield: 12 servings.
NEW YEAR'S OYSTER STEW
Oyster stew is quite popular along the coast of Ireland, where oysters are served to celebrate many festivals. Immigrants brought the recipe with them to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the U.S. -Christa Scott, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the potatoes, water and bouillon; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool., Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Return to the pan; stir in the milk, cream, oysters, cayenne, salt and pepper. Cook on low until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
CHRISTMAS OYSTER STEW
For years, its been a tradition in my family to eat oyster stew at the start of dinner Christmas night (not Christmas eve). The celery salt and paprika give the stew that red and green Christmas color too. Oyster stew always makes me think of Christmas no matter where or when I eat it. We always had 10 or more people at the table and there were never leftovers of this stew. I still love this recipe and it is my favorite - I've never had anything close, even at fine restaurants.
Provided by Cremon
Categories Christmas
Time 35m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 2 sticks of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the celery and shallots and saute until the shallots are translucent.
- Pour half-and-half into a large pot over medium-high heat. Mix in 2 sticks of butter, celery, and shallot mixture. Stir continuously. When the mixture is almost boiling, pour the oysters and their liquid into the pot. Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce. Stir continuously until the oysters curl at the ends. When the oysters curl the stew is finished cooking; turn off the heat and serve.
- Add celery salt and paprika to each bowl along with a 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoon square of butter from the remaining sticks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 981.9, Fat 85.6, SaturatedFat 52, Cholesterol 331.5, Sodium 626.4, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 29.2
Tips:
- Use fresh oysters for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh oysters, frozen oysters will work, but they won't be as good.
- Oysters should be shucked before cooking. You can shuck them yourself or buy them pre-shucked.
- Be careful not to overcook the oysters. They should be cooked just until they are plump and opaque.
- Serve oyster stew immediately with crackers, crusty bread, or rice.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill, to the stew for extra flavor.
- If you like a creamy stew, add some heavy cream or milk.
- If you want a spicy stew, add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Serve oyster stew with a side of lemon wedges so that people can add some extra flavor to their bowls.
Conclusion:
New Year's Oyster Stew is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. If you have never tried oyster stew before, I encourage you to give it a try. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it!
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