Pacific NW Oyster Stew

By AliceV

Also called Xinh's Oyster Stew - served at her restaurant in Shelton, WA. Simple and absolutely the best.

Ingredients

• 2 pints fresh shucked oysters
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 t. salt
• 1 t. pepper
• 5 fresh (or 1/2 t. dried) basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup real bacon bits (optional)
• Green onions and parsley, chopped, for garnish

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Blanch oysters for 2-3 minutes
Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces
Melt butter in a soup pot and brown garlic
Add onion and saute until soft
Add oysters, milk, salt, pepper, basil and bacon (if desired)
Stir until warm (do not boil!)
Garnish with chopped parsley and green onions