Best 14 Amazing Scalloped Oysters Recipes

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Prepare to be amazed by the classic and comforting dish of Scalloped Oysters. This culinary masterpiece combines plump, succulent oysters with a creamy, cheesy sauce, topped with a golden brown crust. Indulge in the harmonious blend of flavors and textures that make this dish a timeless favorite.

Dive into three variations of this delectable recipe, each offering a unique twist on the original. The Classic Scalloped Oysters recipe stays true to tradition, featuring a simple yet elegant combination of oysters, butter, flour, milk, and cheese. For a touch of sophistication, try the Scalloped Oysters with Leeks and Herbs, where leeks, fresh herbs, and white wine elevate the dish to new heights. And for those who love a bit of spice, the Scalloped Oysters with Chorizo and Corn adds a zesty kick with the addition of chorizo, corn, and poblano peppers.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be treated to a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. The briny oysters, the creamy sauce, the crispy crust – it all comes together in perfect harmony. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to oyster heaven.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SCALLOPED OYSTERS RECIPE



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In this recipe, the oysters are the star of the show-no bells or whistles required.

Provided by Nancie McDermott

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tablespoons cold butter, divided, plus more for greasing dish
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pints fresh shucked oysters, undrained
1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
5 cups finely crushed saltine crackers (from 2 cracker sleeves), divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut 6 tablespoons of the butter into ½-inch pieces, and set aside. Stir together salt and pepper in a small bowl, and set aside.
  • Pour oysters in liquid over a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Measure ⅓ cup strained oyster liquid into a small bowl. (Discard remaining oyster liquid, or reserve for another use.) Stir cream into oyster liquid. Cut any large oysters into 2 or 3 pieces. Microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium-size microwavable glass bowl on HIGH until melted, about 30 seconds. Add 1 cup of the crushed crackers. Stir to coat, and set aside.
  • Sprinkle bottom of prepared baking dish with 1 cup of the crushed crackers. Arrange one-fourth of the oysters, spaced a few inches apart, over crackers. Sprinkle with one-fourth of the salt-pepper mixture. Arrange one-fourth of the butter pieces around the oysters. Repeat layers 3 times using remaining crushed crackers, oysters, salt-pepper mixture, and butter pieces. Sprinkle evenly with reserved melted butter-cracker mixture.
  • Pour oyster liquid-cream mixture over layered mixture in baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until puffed up, firm, and heated through, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot or warm.

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

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

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.

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

NEW ENGLAND SCALLOPED OYSTERS AND SCALLOPS



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From the New England section of the United States Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. Variations: cracker crumbs may be subbed for all or part of the bread crumbs; 1/2 cup of grated mild cheese may be mixed with the crumbs for the top layer; celery seed may be omitted and a little mace or nutmeg may be sprinkled lightly over each layer; a little chopped pimiento sprinkled over the top adds color and flavor.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Savory

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup other fat, melted
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 quart oyster, shucked
1 tablespoon celery seed
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cream
1 pint scallops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix the melted butter and bread crumbs together and put one third of them in a thin layer in the bottom of a buttered baking dish.
  • Cover with half of the oysters and seasonings; add some of the cream.
  • Layer half of the scallops next, seasonings, and another third of buttered crumbs.
  • Add the remaining oysters and cream.
  • Top with the final half of scallops and top with remaining buttered crumbs.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 139.1, Sodium 502.5, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 24.8

SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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Make sure if you are using live oysters, that the shells are tightly closed, and not broken. If the shells are open and don't close when you touch them, throw them away, they are dead, and no good for use.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Summer

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) container fresh standard oysters
2 cups saltine crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter, divided
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Drain oysters, reserving 1/2 cup oyster liquor. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 8 inch square baking dish. Layer half each of oysters, salt, pepper, butter, and cracker crumbs in dish. Repeat layers.
  • Combine eggs, half and half, WOrcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and reserved oyster liquor;mix well. Pour over oyster mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until ightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 145.9, Sodium 594, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 9.3

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

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart shucked oyster, in their liquor
2 cups coarsely crushed saltine crackers
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
3/4 cup melted butter
1 cup cream
nutmeg
salt and pepper
celery salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Pick oysters free of any shells.
  • In a deep buttered casserole, mix together crackers, bread crumbs, and melted butter. Place a thin layer of crumb mixture in the bottom of the casserole. Cover it with half of the oysters. Season cream with nutmeg, salt, pepper, and celery salt. Pour half of this mixture over the oysters. On the next layer, use the oysters, 3/4 of the remaining crumb mixture, and cover that with seasoned cream. Top with remaining crumbs.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.2, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 180.8, Sodium 719.1, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 19.9

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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Serve with cole slaw.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 c crushed cracker crumbs (saltines)
1/3 c butter, melted
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 pt oysters, drained (reserve juice)
reserved juice plus enough milk to make 2 cups liquid

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375F. Grease or butter an 8-inch square baking pan (glass is best).
  • 2. Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Place 1/3 of cracker mix in bottom of pan. Place half of the oysters on crumbs. Repeat for another layer. Pour liquid over layers and top with remaining crumbs.
  • 4. Bake for 30 minutes.

SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Winter

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 pint oyster (in liquid)
2 1/3 cups cracker crumbs
2/3 cup light cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit).
  • Butter a shallow baking dish with the 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Drain the oysters, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
  • Layer half the oysters in the bottom.
  • Cover oysters with half of the cracker crumbs.
  • Cover crumbs with the rest of the oysters.
  • Mix together the cream, worcestershire sauce, melted butter, salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture over the layers in the dish.
  • Cover with the remaining crumbs, and dot with additional butter if desired.
  • Bake for 45 minutes and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.1, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 159.3, Sodium 961.5, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 18.4

SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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

Provided by Creation In Hope

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, oleo
1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
24 oysters, shucked, reserve liquid
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup oyster liquid

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 425 degrees.
  • Melt butter.
  • Add crackers to butter and stir.
  • In oyster liquid add cream, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Butter a 1 quart baking dish.
  • Layer 1/3 of crumb mixture and 12 oysters.
  • Pour 1/2 of the liquid over the 1st layer.
  • Add another 1/3 of the crumbs and 12 oysters and remaining liquid.
  • Top with crumbs.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes in 425 degrees until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 231.4, Sodium 789.9, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 32.9

SCALLOPED OYSTERS



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This recipe was given to me by a friend at my former workplace. This is a side dish that my Grandmother used to serve at every holiday dinner. Now, my Dad and I seem to be the only ones that appreciate it. I'll be making this tomorrow for the two of us.

Provided by Kelly Lollman

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 qt oysters in their liquor
2 c crushed crackers (keebler club crackers)
1 tsp salt
1 stick melted butter
1 1/2 c heavy cream
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Drain the oysters, reserving 1/2 cup oyster liquor for later.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over a low flame. Add the salt, pepper and smoked paprika and whisk until blended. Add the crushed crackers and stir until well blended.
  • 3. In a 9x9" baking pan, spread about 1/4 of the cracker mixture. Place about 1/3 of the oysters over them. Repeat this process until the crackers and oysters are gone, ending with a layer of cracker mixture on top.
  • 4. In the same saucepan that the butter was in, whisk together the oyster liquor, heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the layered crackers and oysters.
  • 5. Cover the oysters and place in the refrigerator for at least three hours. Let stand at room temp for about 20 minutes before baking.
  • 6. Place pan on center rack in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F and bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the liquid is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oysters. Fresh oysters have a briny, sweet flavor that is perfect for scalloped oysters. If you can't find fresh oysters, frozen oysters can be used, but they will not have as much flavor.
  • Clean the oysters thoroughly. Before cooking, oysters should be cleaned to remove any grit or sand. To clean the oysters, place them in a colander and rinse them under cold water. Use a stiff brush to scrub the shells of the oysters to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. Scalloped oysters can be made with a variety of cheeses, such as Parmesan, cheddar, and Gruyère. Using a variety of cheeses will give the dish a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the oysters. Oysters are delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook the oysters just until they are cooked through, or they will become tough and chewy.
  • Serve the scalloped oysters immediately. Scalloped oysters are best served immediately after they are cooked. The oysters will start to toughen as they cool.

Conclusion:

Scalloped oysters are a classic seafood dish that is easy to make and always a hit with guests. With a few simple tips, you can make scalloped oysters that are sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give scalloped oysters a try!

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