1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 leek, diced 1 onion, diced 1 lb. mushrooms, diced 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 pint shucked oysters, liquor reserved 1 pint whipping cream 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 c. half & half salt & ground black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
What to do:
1. Melt butter in sauce pan. Add leek and onions. Cook over low heat until transparent. 2. Add mushrooms. Increase heat to medium-high and cook mushrooms for 5 min.; add white wine; cook for 3 min.; add reserved oyster liquor, whipping cream, thyme, oregano and cayenne pepper; simmer for 5 min. Add oysters; bring to simmer; add half & half; bring to simmer. 3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add parsley. Serve immediately.