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Hudson's Oyster Stew

An oyster stew recipe by Hilton Head's Hudson Restaurant
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2

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

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in pan until crisp.
  2. Drain off and discard half of the grease
  3. Add ½ butter and sauté celery and green onions until translucent
  4. Add heavy cream, cayenne pepper, white pepper and salt and bring to a boil while shaking pan (rather than stirring) until the cream thickens
  5. Add oysters and their liquid and cook until oyster edges curl
  6. Ladle into cups (or bowls) distributing oysters evenly
  7. Drop a small chunk of butter into each cup and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and a pinch of parsley
  8. Sit back and enjoy