Chef John's Scalloped Oysters

Chef John's Scalloped Oysters

Discover decadence with this rich, creamy and delicious scalloped oyster casserole.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
334 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups crushed saltine crackers
  • 4 cups shucked small oysters with liquor
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted

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