Diane's Oyster Stew

1		can (8 oz) whole oysters
2		tablespoons butter
1/4		teaspoon worchestershire sauce
1/2		cup cut celery or 1 teaspoon celery seeds
2		cups hot milk, or half & half, or cream

Simmer celery (or seeds) in melted butter until tender. Add worchestershire, oysters, and their juice. Heat just until oysters begin to curl. Add hot milk. Season with sherry (optional). Serve with paprika sprinkled on top. Serves two.