Chef John's Scalloped Oysters

Name: Chef John's Scalloped Oysters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.13 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 4 cups Oyster; 3 cups Saltine Cracker; 1 pinch Salt & Pepper; 0.75 cup Unsalted Butter

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Chef John's Scalloped Oysters layers briny, tender oysters with buttery saltine crumbs and a whisper of cayenne, then bathes it all in rich cream for a bubbling, golden-topped casserole. It’s lush, savory, and slightly peppery, perfect for holiday tables, special dinners, or as a shareable warm appetizer.

Prep10 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves12
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2

Mix the saltine crackers and butter in a bowl, stirring until all the crumbs are fully coated with butter.
3

Spread 1/3 of the saltine mixture over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
4

Pour half of the oysters with their liquor over the saltine mixture.
5

Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
6

Repeat with the next 1/3 of the saltines and the remaining oysters.
7

Season with cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and Italian parsley.
8

Sprinkle the remaining saltine mixture over the oysters.
9

Slowly and evenly drizzle the cream over the top.
10

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
11

Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.