Florida Panhandle Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pt. select oysters with juice
1 large can evaporated milk (12 oz.)
12 oz. water
1/4 stick butter or oleo
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 dash of paprika per serving
oysterette crackers

Preparation

Carefully remove flecks of shells from oysters, if any.
Place oysters in their own juice in large saucepan, bring to a boil until oysters curl around their edges.
Add evaporated milk and water.
Bring to a boil again.
Do not scald.