How To Make Chef John’s Scalloped Oysters
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 dozen fresh oysters
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the oysters in a colander and rinse under cold water. Set aside to drain.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and cream until the mixture thickens. Stir in the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the oysters to the sauce and stir gently to combine.
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Transfer the oyster mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 412kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 14g
- Cholesterol : 166mg
- Sodium : 543mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 25g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 27g
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