Oyster Stew
["4 whole shallots (minced)", "6 Tbsp. butter", "18 whole oysters (with liquor)", "2 cups milk", "2 cups heavy cream", "1/2 cup dry sherry"]
["Saute shallots in 4 Tbsp. of butter for 5 minutes.", "Add oysters with their liquor.", "Bring to a boil, add milk and cream, salt, and pepper.", "Simmer 2 minutes.", "Add sherry and again bring to a boil.", "Serve at once, with a tsp. of butter in each serving."]
["shallots", "butter", "oysters", "milk", "heavy cream", "sherry"]