Oyster-Mushroom Chowder Recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 qt oysters
  • 1 cup oyster liquor
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 2 tbsp shallots, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 lb mushrooms
  • 2 tsp parsley, minced

    • Instructions:

    1. Heat oysters in liquor over low heat until edges curl.
    2. Drain, saving liquor.
    3. Melt 1 tbs butter, blend in flour, add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
    4. Bring to boiling and cook 1 minute.
    5. Add cream, shallots, parsley, salt and pepper.
    6. Warm mushrooms in remaining butter until heated but not brown.
    7. Combine mushrooms, oysters, and oyster liquor to cream sauce.
    8. Serve immediately.