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Grandpa's Rich Oyster Bisque

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Grandpa's Rich Oyster Bisque
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
  • 24 freshly shucked oysters, oyster liquor reserved
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 pinch sweet paprika
  • 1 cup oyster crackers
Instructions
1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, allowing it to develop a rich golden color.
2
Add minced garlic and sauté for a few minutes until the butter reaches its desired shade of brown.
3
Next, add sliced shallots to the saucepan and stir until they're fully incorporated with the browned butter.
4
Continue cooking the shallots, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent and fragrant, typically taking 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Now, add a splash of sherry wine to the saucepan and bring it to a rolling boil, scraping any stubborn browned residue from the bottom of the pan.
6
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to thicken by half.
7
Add a splash of oyster liquor, milk, and heavy cream to the saucepan; stir until well combined.
8
Gradually reduce the heat to a low simmer and gently add oysters to the mixture, cooking until their edges begin to curl up slightly, about 3 minutes.
9
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in chopped parsley; season with a pinch of sea salt to suit your taste.
10
Transfer the mixture to individual serving bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of sweet paprika and crunchy oyster crackers.