Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 whole shallots (minced)
6 Tbsp. butter
18 whole oysters (with liquor)
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup dry sherry

Preparation

Saute shallots in 4 Tbsp. of butter for 5 minutes.
Add oysters with their liquor.
Bring to a boil, add milk and cream, salt, and pepper.
Simmer 2 minutes.
Add sherry and again bring to a boil.
Serve at once, with a tsp. of butter in each serving.