Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers
Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers layers briny, tender oysters with smoky bacon, sweet bell pepper, and a fragrant parsley-lemon butter that melts into every shell. The balance of heat from Fresno chile and bright citrus makes each bite rich yet lively. Serve this elegant appetizer for holidays, special dinners, or cocktail parties when you want a crowd-pleasing seafood bite.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C), and line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Crumple another layer of foil on each sheet to form a total of 24 small cups to hold the oysters and keep them from tipping over.
- 3
Place the bacon in a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon begins to brown but is not yet crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.
- 4
Warm the drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, bell pepper, and chile; cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate, uncovered, until slightly cooled, about 5 minutes.
- 5
In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, the cooled shallot mixture, the parsley, the lemon zest, and the salt until blended; set aside.
- 6
Set the oysters, cupped sides down, in a single layer in the prepared foil cups. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the butter mixture over each oyster, then top evenly with the bacon pieces.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and the butter is bubbling, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Using tongs, carefully move the oysters to an oyster serving platter or to a serving platter covered with rock salt to keep them from tipping. Squeeze lemon wedges over the oysters. Serve immediately.
- Calories 275.42 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 10.07 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 11.14 g 4%
- Total Fat 21.27 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 11.13 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.64 mg High 21%
- Sodium 390.24 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.04 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.65 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.87 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 173.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 152.54 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 15.72 mg Moderate 17%
- 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 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dried Chile Peppers, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 275.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Chile Peppers, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper, Lemon, Oyster. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers?
- About 55 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 275.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers healthy?
- Baked Oysters Casino with Bacon and Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 275.42 calories and 10.07 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 390.24 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.13 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk and Onions, 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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