Name: Oyster Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 3 shallots finely chopped; 1 fennel bulb plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fronds; 2 celery stalks finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 cups whole milk; 2 dozen oysters shucked and liquor reserved; 3 Tbsp. fresh chives

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Recipe

3 Tbsp.
unsalted butter
3
shallots , finely chopped
1
fennel bulb , plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fronds
2
celery stalks , finely chopped
2
garlic cloves , minced
2 sprigs
fresh thyme
2 cups
whole milk
2 dozen
oysters , shucked and liquor reserved
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp.
fresh chives

Step 1

In a large sauce pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the shallots, fennel minus the fronds, celery and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally until soften for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the thyme.

Step 4

Add the whole milk and bring to bare simmer.

Step 5

Add the oysters and the liquor and bring back to a bare simmer. Make sure to adjust the heat to make sure it doesn't boil over. Simmer until the oysters are cooked, about 3 minutes.