My father used to make this for me when I was a child. I haven't had it in 28 years and it is perfect! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!

I didn't eat it, but everyone that does can't seem to get enough.

This is the best oyster stew recipe I have ever found. Added a bit of red pepper for a touch of warmth. Was delicious.

Oyster stew has been a family tradition in our family now for many years. My father made it for us kids every Christmastime usually on Christmas Eve. This receipe is a great variation and I tried it this year myself - unable to go "home" for the holidays, so I made oyster stew myself for the first time using this receipe, and it turned out great!!!! Everyone loved it.

This was rated the best oyster stew they've ever eaten in top-notch restaurants or anywhere by my family. Definitely a keeper!

Really good!! Lots of oysters

This has become my family's new recipe for the traditional Christmas Eve Oyster Stew. We have even made new converts with the new members of the family.

It's all good when it comes to oysters. Try it with smoked oysters instead of the fresh MMMMM TASTY!

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This recipe is awesome . I make it all the time. My husband and I love it, we dont change a thing thanks alot Peggy r

I appreciate the suggestion of minced potato - but just recently had potato soup - instead added 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot - love garlic so added just one finely minced clove - awesome stew - a simple salad - a glass of pinot grigio and freshly baked bread - makes a Friday night dinner in lent heavenly!

I give this 5 stars for simplicity and flavor. My tip is using the same pot to saute' the shallots and celery, then adding the liquids and oysters. I was able to prepare the soup with all ingredients, except the oysters, and let stay warm, while entertaining our guests. Then, just before serving, I added the oysters, heated to cook and then served hot. Pretty convenient for a small dinner party and to not be at the stove the whole time. Our guests love the stew. I served a small baby greens salad with vinigarette and a clump of fresh crab on top. Great seafood combo!

Best oyster stew I have ever had and made!

Great recipe. Changed hubby's bad memory of Oyster Stew - hot milk,butter, and oysters. He loved it. I did add 1 cubed potato and sauteed it w/ celery for about 15 minutes, then added the shallots. Added 2Tbs flour to pan. I could only find 8oz cans, so used 4. Made dinner rolls to dunk w/. VERY FILLING!! And YUMMY!

Quite honestly I was looking for a recipe that stacked up against my mother's in my memory. This one did!

So good. I added a minced potato which really helped to make this even more hearty. The only change I will make next time is to start the celery earlier, and dice the potato instead of mincing it (slightly bigger chunks I think would compliment the oysters better). I used medium oysters and cut them in thirds to make them more spoon friendly.

As of today, this oyster stew has replaced our traditional oyster stew. It was so good! Thank you for the recipe. I minced the shallots and celery, didn't add salt, pepper, or cayenne. It was wonderful!

This turned out so well. Since I'm in MN I used canned oysters. I grew up on them in my oyster stew, so I figured it would be fine. The taste is fabulous.