Classic Oyster Stew With Fennel Recipe

Name: Classic Oyster Stew With Fennel Recipe
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Unsalted Butter; Shallot; Fennel Bulb; Pernod; Celery Stalk; Garlic Clove; Thyme Sprig; Dried Bay Leaf; Whole Milk; Fresh Oyster; Kosher Salt; Freshly Ground Black Pepper; Parsley Bunch; Chive Bunch; Tarragon Bunch; Fennel Bulb with Stalks and Fronds

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Ingredients (10)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter (42 grams)
2 medium shallots, finely diced (about 50 grams)
1/2 medium head fennel, finely diced (about 50 grams) (see note)
1 large stalk celery, finely diced (about 50 grams)
2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 10 grams)
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 dried bay leaf
1 quart (950 milliliters) whole milk
2 dozen oysters, shucked, liquor reserved (about 1 1/2 cups; 350 grams) (see note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Minced parsley, chives, tarragon, and/or fennel fronds, for garnish