Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pt. oysters
4 T. salted butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
4 c. whole milk
2 c. heavy cream
2 t. coarse salt
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1/2 t. white pepper
Paprika
Oyster crackers
Hot sauce

Preparation

Drain oyster and reserve juice; set aside oysters and juice. In a large sauce pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until soft. Do not brown. Add milk, cream, salt, peppers and oyster juice. Bring to a mild boil and cook 5 minutes. Add oysters and cook until edges curl, about 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with paprika, oyster crackers and hot sauce to taste.