Coastal Oyster Stew with Lemon-Dill Butter

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A briny, silky stew featuring fresh oysters from the Charente-Maritime coast, enriched with a bright lemon-dill butter finish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Fresh oysters, Unsalted butter, Fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Remove oysters from shells, reserving 2 tbsp of their liquid. Finely mince the shallot and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced shallot and cook for 3 minutes until translucent but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add white wine and reserved oyster liquid, then simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half and slightly syrupy.
  4. Step 4: Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 3 minutes).
  5. Step 5: Gently add oysters and cook for 2 minutes until their edges curl slightly. Remove from heat.
  6. Step 6: Stir in remaining 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and the zest of half a lemon. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately in warm bowls, garnished with remaining dill and lemon slices.

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