re: Seafood Gumbo question: Oyster liquor

I always add the liquour. I also make sure I strain the liquor first.

One thing to note.
If you are buying Oysters from a grocery store the liquid may actually be just water. Often times oyster house wash thier oysters, put the oysters in a tub and add water. When I get mine from a guy in Dulac he ask if you want them washed (which is oysters in water) or unwashed which is straight from the shell with the oyster liquor. I prefer with the oysters natural juice. When I get them like that I add less of it to my stock because its stronger and often times quite salty.