Oz-Inspired Oyster Stew
A creamy seafood stew with a touch of whimsy, echoing the magical contrast of the Wizard of Oz's black-and-white world and vibrant Land of Oz. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs oysters, milk, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 12, shucked oysters
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2, minced shallots
- 1 tsp, fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in 1 tsp thyme and 1 tbsp lemon zest, cooking for 1 minute.
- Step 2: Add 12 shucked oysters and 1 cup milk, simmering for 5 minutes until liquid reduces by half. Whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt, stirring until thickened and creamy.
- Step 3: Season with 1/4 tsp pepper and garnish with additional thyme. Serve immediately with a drizzle of cream and lemon zest.
