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.

By
John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on November 5, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine saltine crackers and butter in a bowl; stir until all crumbs are saturated with butter.

  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.

  4. Sprinkle remaining saltines mixture over the oysters. Drizzle cream slowly and evenly over the top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tip

Scalloped oysters are actually better warm than piping hot. This makes them a great choice for large family gatherings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334 Calories
24g Fat
18g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 469mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 11g 23%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 9mg 49%
Potassium 230mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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