Best 8 Perfect Scalloped Oysters Recipes

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Scalloped oysters, a classic American dish, are a delectable combination of plump, briny oysters, creamy sauce, and crispy, browned bread crumbs. Originating in the Chesapeake Bay region, this dish has become a beloved seafood indulgence enjoyed across the country. Its versatility allows for variations in ingredients and preparation methods, resulting in a diverse range of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences.

Some recipes feature a simple combination of oysters, butter, cream, and bread crumbs, while others incorporate additional ingredients like herbs, spices, cheese, and vegetables for added flavor and texture. The cooking methods also vary, with some recipes calling for baking, while others involve broiling or sautéing. Regardless of the specific recipe, scalloped oysters consistently deliver a rich, savory, and comforting dining experience.

In this article, we present a collection of scalloped oyster recipes that showcase the diverse culinary possibilities of this dish. From traditional to contemporary interpretations, these recipes offer a range of flavors and techniques to satisfy every seafood enthusiast. Discover the classic recipe for Perfect Scalloped Oysters, a timeless dish that embodies the essence of this culinary delight. Indulge in the richness of Cheesy Scalloped Oysters, where a blend of cheeses elevates the dish to a new level of indulgence. For a lighter variation, try the Scalloped Oysters with Leeks and Herbs, where the subtle flavors of leeks and herbs complement the brininess of the oysters.

If you prefer a touch of spice, the Scalloped Oysters with Chorizo and Corn adds a vibrant kick with the addition of spicy chorizo and sweet corn. For a unique twist, explore the Scalloped Oysters with Spinach and Artichoke Dip, where the beloved flavors of spinach and artichoke dip are incorporated into this classic dish. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Scalloped Oysters provide a delicious alternative without compromising on flavor.

With this collection of recipes, you'll have a repertoire of delectable scalloped oyster dishes to impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer traditional or innovative flavors, these recipes offer something for every palate.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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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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 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.

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest oysters possible. Fresh oysters will have a briny, oceanic smell and tightly closed shells. Avoid oysters with cracked or damaged shells, as these may be contaminated.
  • Use a variety of oysters. Different types of oysters have different flavors and textures. For example, East Coast oysters are typically briny and salty, while West Coast oysters are milder and sweeter. Try using a mix of different types of oysters to create a complex and flavorful dish.
  • Don't overcook the oysters. Oysters are delicate and cook quickly. Overcooked oysters will be tough and rubbery. Cook the oysters just until they are opaque and the edges of the shells begin to curl.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The white wine you use in the sauce will greatly affect the flavor of the dish. Choose a dry, crisp white wine with a good acidity, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
  • Add some fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, and chives, can add a lot of flavor to the dish. Add them to the sauce just before serving.
  • Serve the oysters immediately. Scalloped oysters are best served immediately, while they are still hot and bubbly. Serve them with a crusty baguette or crackers.

Conclusion:

Scalloped oysters are a classic dish that is both elegant and delicious. By following these tips, you can make the perfect scalloped oysters that will impress your family and friends.

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