22 scalloped oyster recipes

Microwave scalloped oysters: a holiday-table classic shortcut with shucked oysters, breadcrumbs, celery, and a splash of cream baked together in a covered casserole. Ready in 20 minutes, no oven required.

Microwave scalloped oysters: oysters layered with buttered onion-celery, milk, and crushed crackers, then topped with cheese. Ready in ten minutes, no oven required.

Scalloped oysters layered with buttery cracker crumbs, cream, and a drop of Worcestershire. A microwave-quick version of the holiday side that comes together in under 20 minutes without giving up the toasty top.

Scalloped oysters and chicken: browned chicken breast layered with plump oysters, buttery cracker crumbs, white wine cream sauce, and a splash of bitters. A retro holiday-worthy casserole.

Seafood lovers with love this succulent dish that can easily be made in your crockpot.

Creamy Cajun stew loaded with shucked oysters and bay scallops in a spiced half-and-half broth with sherry, Worcestershire, and fresh herbs. Topped with croutons for a rich, warming bowl.

Gulf Coast shrimp Mornay with scallops and oysters in a rich three-cheese sauce topped with buttery cracker crumbs. Named for Alabama's shrimping capital, this is Southern seafood luxury at its finest.

Seafood casserole with shrimp, scallops, crab, and oysters in a creamy dill-mayo sauce topped with crushed potato chips. A retro four-shellfish bake with a crunchy golden crust.

Bouillabaisse loaded with red snapper, shrimp, scallops, clams, and oysters in a saffron and orange-zest tomato broth. The Provencal seafood stew that defines Marseille kitchens, served with garlic bread and rouille.

Mexican escabeche oysters pickled in vinegar with garlic, carrots, cauliflower, and herbs. Briefly cooked then marinated overnight for a tangy, briny cold appetizer with lime and jalapeno.

This fragrant Vietnamese-style seafood soup simmers shrimp, crab, oysters, scallops, and fish in a lemongrass-coconut broth with kaffir lime and a kick of red chili. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Seared salmon over loaded seafood fried basmati rice with oysters, shrimp, scallops and crawfish, drizzled with chipotle sesame vinaigrette. A Southwestern-Asian mashup plate with bold layered flavors.

This is an authentic family recipe that my mother taught me in 1950 in New Orleans. It makes a great dinner party main dish. Like chinese food, it is long on chopping and assembling, but goes together and cooks rather quickly.

Old-fashioned scalloped oysters layered between buttery bread and saltine crumbs, moistened with oyster liquor and cream, then baked until golden. A classic holiday seafood casserole with a crisp top and plump, tender oysters.

Escalloped oysters layered between buttery bread and cracker crumbs, moistened with oyster liquor and cream, baked into a golden seafood casserole. Classic American.

Loaded with scallops, shrimp, crab and clams over saffron-kissed yellow rice, this one-pot seafood feast comes together in just 40 minutes. Pure coastal comfort food.