Chef John's Scalloped Oysters
prep: 10 minutes
cook: 50 minutes
serving: 12
Nutrition Facts
each serving
KCal
334
Carbs
18g
fiber
1g
Protein
11g
Fat
24g
Saturates
13g
Sugars
0g
Salt
0.469g
Fruit/Veg Portion
-
Ingredients
all 7 types- 3 cups crushed saltine crackers
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups shucked small oysters with liquor
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf,parsley
- 1 cup heavy cream
Directions
5 steps in totalStep 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine saltine crackers and butter in a bowl; stir until all crumbs are saturated with butter.
Step 3
Spread 1/3 of the saltines mixture on the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Pour half of the oysters with their liquor over the saltines mixture. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Repeat with next 1/3 of saltines and remaining oysters. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and Italian parsley.
Step 4
Sprinkle remaining saltines mixture over the oysters. Drizzle cream slowly and evenly over the top.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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