Oyster Stew

A simple and delicious oyster stew recipe

1. 4 tablespoons butter


2. 1 cup milk


3. 2 cups heavy cream


4. 1 1/2 pints oysters with liquor


5. salt and pepper to taste


6. dash of ground cayenne pepper, or to taste


7. chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Heat four bowls and add a tablespoon of butter to each bowl; keep hot. Heat milk, cream, and oyster liquor just to the boiling point; add oysters and bring to boiling point once again. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Ladle into hot bowls and top with chopped parsley, if desired.