Creamy, old-fashioned oyster stew is a Christmas tradition in many homes. This indulgent stew is easy to make and possesses a uniquely delicious flavor. Why not try serving it to your family this year?

Our recipe comes straight from the Bevans family, the owners of Bevans Oyster company in Kinsale, Va., where we get our fresh oysters. The Bevans family describes their oyster stew recipe as “A new version of an old standard.”

Bevans oysters are grown, caught, shucked and packaged with care to provide you with the freshest, best-tasting local oysters. Click here to see a YouTube video about Bevans Oysters.

Oyster stew is a perfect way to try cooking with oysters for the first time.

Oyster Stew

1 cup water
3 green onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups whole milk
3 Tbsps. flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 cup evaporated milk
4 Tbsps. butter
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 ½ tsps. salt
1 quart Bevans Shucked Oysters (and their liquid)

In a large pot, heat water to boiling. Once boiling, add celery and onions and boil for 5 minutes. Add milk and butter, then whisk in dry ingredients and reduce heat slightly. Cook until hot but not boiling. Add oysters and cook just until edges curl.