Oyster Stew – A Chesapeake Bay Classic
3 Hands Oyster Company
4
10 minutes
20 minutes
Soups/Stews
Our Oyster Stew is a rich, comforting Chesapeake Bay tradition - crafted with fresh, hand-shucked oysters pulled from the cold, salty waters of Gwynn’s Island. Each batch blends the natural brininess of our oysters with a silky, creamy broth, slow-simmered with butter, aromatic herbs, and a hint of cracked pepper.
Perfect for cool evenings, holiday gatherings, or whenever you crave something warm and coastal, this stew delivers deep oyster flavor with every spoonful. Serve it with crusty bread, oyster crackers, or a dash of hot sauce to make it your own.
Ingredients
4 Cups of Milk
1 Cup of Cream
½ Cup of Salted Butter
1 Quart of Oysters
2 tsp of Salt
Dash of Pepper
Pinch of Parsley
Oyster Crackers
Directions
In pot mix milk and cream, heat to scalding.
In another saucepan, melt butter then add oysters with liquor. Cook gently just until oyster edges curl. Once oyster edges curl add scalded milk and cream. Season with Salt, Pepper and Parsley if desired. Serve immediately with oyster crackers.