Golden Oyster Chowder
Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time • Lite crackers or biscuits.| Ingredients |
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| 2 c. shucked Florida oysters, undrained |
| 1/2 c. Florida onion, chopped |
| 1/2 c. Florida celery, sliced |
| 2 c. fresh Florida mushrooms, sliced |
| 1/4 c. butter |
| 1/4 c. all-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp. salt |
| 1/4 tsp. pepper |
| 2 c. milk |
| 1 10 1/2 oz. can cream of potato soup |
| 1 1/2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 1 2-oz. jar diced pimiento |
| 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce |
| Garnish (optional): fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Remove any shell particles from oysters; set aside.
2. Cook onions, celery and mushrooms in butter over low heat until tender.
3. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; add milk gradually stirring until thickened.
4. Add potato soup and grated cheese. When cheese is melted, add oysters, pimiento and hot pepper sauce. Simmer for 5-10 min. or until oyster edges curl.
5. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
Nutrition:
Calories: 330; Calories From Fat: 200; Cholesterol: 95mg; Total Carbs: 17g; Protein: 16g;Wine Pairings:
Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Viognier