Ingredients for - Grandpa's Oyster Stew
How to cook deliciously - Grandpa's Oyster Stew
1 . Stage
Stir butter and garlic in a stockpot over medium heat until butter begins to brown. Remove garlic and discard.
2 . Stage
Stir shallots into browned butter. Cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
3 . Stage
Pour sherry over shallots in the stockpot and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
4 . Stage
Pour reserved oyster liquor, milk, and cream into the stockpot; bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in oysters; cook until oyster edges begin to ruffle, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
5 . Stage
Stir in parsley; season with sea salt to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sweet paprika and oyster crackers.