oyster stew recipe

**Ingredients:** - 1 pint fresh oysters (with their liquor) - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - 1 small onion, finely chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 cups half-and-half - 1 cup whole milk - 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon paprika - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) - Oyster crackers (for serving)