Chunky Oyster Chowder

A Carolina mountain recipe for Chunky Oyster Chowder.

AmericanSeafoodEasy3 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 pint oysters
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sauteed sliced celery
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup sauteed chopped Onion
  • 1 can undrained whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup cooked diced potatoes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Open and save, or drain and save the oysters reserving the liquor.

  2. 2

    Remove any remaining shell particles.

  3. 3

    Add oysters and liquor to butter and cook for 3 minutes or until edges of oysters begin to curl.

  4. 4

    Add milk, onion, celery, corn, potatoes, salt & pepper; heat thoroughly but do not boil.

  5. 5

    Garnish with paprika.

  6. 6

    Serve at once.

Tags

soupamericancarolinas-cooking