Carmen Jackson's Oyster Stew

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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.