Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
½ cup butter
1 cup minced celery
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 quart half-and-half cream
2 (12 ounce) containers fresh shucked oysters, undrained
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and shallots; cook and stir until shallots are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Heat half-and-half in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the celery and shallot mixture, and stir continuously until just about to boil. Add oysters and their liquid, and season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
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Cook, stirring continuously, until oysters curl at the ends. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
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