I know y’all hate it when people wax nostalgic about the origins of a recipe, so I’m going to keep it real brief: Hilton Head Island, SC is known for its oysters and Hudson’s has the perfect Oyster Stew recipe to enjoy at home while dreaming of your next vacation to the Lowcountry.
This recipe is super easy and can be done very quickly for a hearty and impressive meal or starter whenever you’re craving it. I like to add oyster crackers for a little texture, but that’s totally optional! Enjoy, and if you make it, let me know what you think in the comments!
Hudson’s Oyster Stew
An oyster stew recipe by Hilton Head's Hudson Restaurant
Ingredients
- ¼ lb thinly sliced bacon
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 dozen oysters (save the liquid)
- 1 pinch cayenne, white pepper, and salt
- Tabasco and Worcestershire to taste
- Paprika and parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in pan until crisp.
- Drain off and discard half of the grease
- Add ½ butter and sauté celery and green onions until translucent
- Add heavy cream, cayenne pepper, white pepper and salt and bring to a boil while shaking pan (rather than stirring) until the cream thickens
- Add oysters and their liquid and cook until oyster edges curl
- Ladle into cups (or bowls) distributing oysters evenly
- Drop a small chunk of butter into each cup and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and a pinch of parsley
- Sit back and enjoy
