Scalloped Oysters
 
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 24 fresh oysters, shucked, drained, and rinsed
  • Garnish: lemon slices, fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Place eight 3-inch ramekins on a baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons bread crumb mixture to each ramekin and gently press with fingers.
  3. In a small bowl, combine cream, hot sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place 3 oysters into each ramekin. Pour ¼ cup of cream mixture over oysters in each ramekin. Sprinkle remaining bread crumb mixture evenly on top; bake until bread crumbs are lightly browned and filling is bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with lemon and parsley, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/scalloped-oysters-recipe/