Carmen Jackson's Oyster Stew

davinandkennard's Note:

Hey, my mama taught me this I'm now 63. I make it for those sweet moments when I want to feel her near.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 10 -12 shucked oysters (2 jars more or less)
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 1 large minced onion
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon flour
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a sauce pan.
2. Add the onions and celery and wilt them.
3. Using a colander drain the oysters over the pan.
4. Let cook down.
5. Add the flour and cook as you would for a white sauce.
6. Slowly add the half and half creating a thin cream sauce.
7. Add the oysters and cook until the edges curl.
8. Re-season with salt and white pepper.