Oyster Stew Christmas Eve Recipe

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My mother and her Hollingsworth family from Georgia traditionally serve oyster stew every Christmas Eve. The red and green colors are Christmas-like. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Submitted by Elaine Ann Foglio
Updated on November 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup finely chopped celery

  • ½ cup chopped green onion

  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 pints half-and-half

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (12 ounce) can oysters, undrained

  • 2 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam. Add celery, green onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until soft, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir in half-and-half and parsley, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until just begins to boil. Add oysters, liquid from can, and hot sauce; bring to a simmer and cook until oysters begin to curl, 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Remove stew from heat; let sit 5 minutes before serving.

25 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

352 Calories
30g Fat
12g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 352
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 19g 93%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Calcium 235mg 18%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 455mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.