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oyster stew recipe Chive Oil Swirl With Paprika
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This oyster stew with a chive oil swirl and paprika is an elegant, soul-satisfying meal, transforming simple ingredients into a creamy, warming dish, perfect for cozy weekends or quick family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh or jarred oysters, shucked, with their liquor
- 4 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- To taste sea salt
- To taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Chive Oil Swirl: Finely chop chives. In a small bowl or food processor, combine chopped chives, olive oil, and paprika. Blend until vibrantly green and well incorporated. Set aside.
- Build the Roux: Melt 2 Tbsp (28g) butter in a sturdy 4-quart (3.8L) pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it forms a pale golden paste and smells nutty.
- Create the Base: Gradually whisk in the whole milk (or half-and-half) and broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until it slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.
- Warm the Oysters: Add the oysters and their liquor to the pot. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges curl and the oysters are just plump and heated through.
- Season and Serve: Season the stew generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle the hot stew into bowls and drizzle each serving generously with the prepared Chive Oil Swirl.
Notes
To avoid overcooking, remove oysters from heat as soon as they are plump and their edges curl. Prevent scorching milk by keeping heat medium-low and stirring constantly. If the stew is too thick, whisk in more milk or broth; if too thin, add a cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp cold water) to thicken. For best flavor, use fresh oysters during cooler months, or jarred oysters for year-round convenience. Store fresh chives wrapped in a damp paper towel in the refrigerator. Consider organic milk or reduced butter for healthier options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360 ml)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg