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Lynn's Oyster & Scallop Stew

36 ea Oysters, shucked 
24 ea Bay Scallops 
1 qt Half & Half 
12 ea Scallions, whole, chopped 
1 Tbs Parsley, chopped
2 Tbs Flour 
1/2 tesp Cayenne pepper flakes 
1/2 tesp White pepper 
Salt Black pepper 
1/8 lb Butter 
1 c Water, HOT 
1/4 c Celery, chopped 
1 tesp Basil 
1/4 tesp Thyme 
1/2 tesp Oregano flakes 
1 oz Sherry 
1 c Croutons 
1 ea Garlic clove, minced 
1 1/2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 

Melt eh butter in a sauce pan at approx. 300 degrees F. Add the vegetables and sauté until slightly browned. Remove form the heat. In a seperate pan heat the Half & Half being careful no tto boil it. Reduce heat to approx. 150 degrees F. and slowly stir in the flour. When it is blended well, add the seasonings & spices. Add the browned vegetables and the drianed oysters & scallops. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the sherry and contimue to simmer until the stew thickens. Add the croutons and serve!

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