Best 7 Perfect Scalloped Oysters Recipes

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Scalloped oysters, a delightful culinary creation, have captivated taste buds for generations. This classic dish combines the delicate flavor of plump, succulent oysters with a creamy, cheesy sauce, and a crispy, golden-brown crust. Whether served as a main course or an elegant appetizer, scalloped oysters are a true testament to the versatility and deliciousness of seafood. From traditional recipes passed down through families to modern variations that incorporate unique flavors, there's a scalloped oyster recipe for every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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Mild oyster taste with a crunch crumb topping.

Provided by Debbie Thomas

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup bread crumbs
25 buttery round crackers, crumbled
½ cup melted butter
1 pint shucked oysters, drained with liquid reserved
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Butter a shallow baking dish.
  • Combine bread crumbs and cracker crumbs; stir in the melted butter. Place a thin layer of the crumb mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the oysters over the crumbs and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Pour 2 tablespoons oyster liquid and 1 tablespoon milk over the top. Repeat then cover the top layer with the remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 88.5 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 471.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

PERFECT SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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My family- husband, children and grandchildren- all look forward to this easy seafood side dish. It's one I've made for well over 30 years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 50)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 pint shucked oysters or 2 cans (8 ounces each) whole oysters, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs, butter, salt and pepper; sprinkle a third into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Arrange half of the oysters over crumbs. Top with another third of the crumb mixture and the remaining oysters. , Combine cream and Worcestershire sauce; pour over oysters. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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Some recipes you only make once a year because they're just so-so. Other recipes, like this dish of scalloped oysters, you only make once a year because they're too good.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Oysters

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine saltine crackers and butter in a bowl; stir until all crumbs are saturated with butter.
  • 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.
  • Sprinkle remaining saltines mixture over the oysters. Drizzle cream slowly and evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 125.4 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 469.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

AMAZING SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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Make and share this Amazing Scalloped Oysters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by silky

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 pint shucked oyster, liquid reserved (about ½ cup)
1/2 cup light cream
1 dash ground mace or 1 dash nutmeg
maytag blue cheese (or Roquefort)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine crumbs, salt, pepper and melted butter; mix well.
  • Layer about 1/3 of crumbs in a buttered 1-quart baking dish.
  • Cover with half the oysters and oyster liquor.
  • Add half the cream.
  • Add half the remaining crumbs and follow with a layer of the remaining oysters, liquid and cream.
  • Top with remaining crumbs and sprinkle with mace or nutmeg.
  • Dot generously with blue cheese.
  • Bake in hot oven until oysters are cooked through and top is crisp and browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 822.4, Carbohydrate 6.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 11.7

SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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Choose fresh, briny oysters that are small or medium in size.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more for baking dish
3 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 celery stalk, very thinly sliced on the diagonal (1/2 cup)
3 scallions, trimmed and chopped (1/3 cup)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons dry sherry
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 pints (32 ounces) shucked fresh oysters in their liquor, drained, with 2 tablespoons liquor reserved
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack in top position. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until breadcrumbs are golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley, and remove from heat. Sprinkle half the breadcrumbs evenly in baking dish, and transfer remaining breadcrumbs to a plate.
  • Wipe pan clean, and return to stove. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Saute celery and scallions, stirring occasionally, until scallions just begin to soften but celery is still bright green, about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme. Add sherry, and simmer 30 seconds. Add cream, and bring to a boil. Stir in reserved oyster liquor, the nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in oysters.
  • Spread oyster mixture evenly over breadcrumbs in baking dish. Top with remaining breadcrumbs, and bake until bubbling and oysters are just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

CRACKER CRUMB SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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This recipe from an old Better Homes and Garden cookbook is a favorite my mom would make for my dad at holidays. My mom adapted it a little by decreasing the amount of cracker crumbs and increasing the amount of butter. I make it for my dad now, and I have found that I like it too.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint oyster
1 1/3 cups coarse cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 cup oyster liquid, from container
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Drain oysters, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
  • Combine crumbs and butter.
  • Spread 1/3 of crumbs in a greased shallow 8-inch pan.
  • Cover with half of the oysters.
  • Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Using another third of crumbs, spread a second layer; cover with remaining oysters.
  • Sprinkle again with pepper.
  • Combine cream, oyster liquid, Worcestershire, and salt.
  • Pour over the oysters.
  • Top with the last of the crumbs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 545.8, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 15.2

SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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This recipe is a tradition in my husband's family for holiday meals. It is so easy to prepare, and everyone always loves it!-Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large eggs, beaten
1 quart half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (8 ounces each) whole oysters, drained
2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 50 crackers)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream and pepper. Stir in oysters and crackers. Pour into 12 greased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality oysters for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to clean the oysters thoroughly before cooking.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to add flavor to the dish, such as salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.
  • Use a combination of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese to create a crispy topping.
  • Bake the scalloped oysters until they are golden brown and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Scalloped oysters are a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for a special dinner or a casual get-together, scalloped oysters are sure to be a hit.

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