For fanciful affairs or casual gatherings, our Scalloped Oysters doused in cream make a delectable first course.
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
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, combine cream, hot sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 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.
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