Chef John's Scalloped Oysters
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Scalloped Oysters, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 399.36 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 7.0 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 36.33 g 13%
- Total Fat 22.67 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 10.72 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 68.86 mg High 23%
- Sodium 510.95 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 58.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.63 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 70.81 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 95.25 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Scalloped Oysters is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Heavy Cream, and Oyster. Each serving provides about 399.36 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Scalloped Oysters made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Heavy Cream, Oyster, Saltine Cracker. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Scalloped Oysters?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Scalloped Oysters easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Chef John's Scalloped Oysters healthy?
- Chef John's Scalloped Oysters has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 399.36 calories and 7.0 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 510.95 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.72 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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