I have a small collection of cookbooks from the 1800's, and there's one thing I've noticed about all of them. NO holiday menu is complete without an oyster recipe (or two, or tree!) on the list.
If you're new to cooking with oysters, but want to revive this festive tradition, we have 12 perfect oyster recipes to get you started!
1. Grilled Oysters with Scallion Oil (Hau nuong mo hanh)
These Vietnamese-style grilled oysters are flavorful and beautiful to look at with the additions of scallion oil and roasted peanuts.
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2. Crispy Fried Oysters With Lemon Caper Aioli
These crispy fried oysters are delicious on a bed of greens, with pickled red onions for extra crunch. Alternatively, pop them into a soft, squishy bun, add the aioli, and garnish with shredded lettuce or cabbage!
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3. Traditional Oyster Stew
This traditional oyster stew makes the most of that glorious oyster brine, in a warming, creamy soup. It's perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.
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4. Marinated Oysters with Chili, Lime and Gin
The fresh chili and ice cold gin in this marinade elevates simple oysters to company-worthy centerpiece!
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5. Fried Oysters With Eggs
This comforting dish consists of ocean-fresh oysters,delicately coated in sweet potato, and served with fresh coriander and eggs.
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6. Charbroiled Oysters with Garlic Butter and Parmesan
Inspired by a New Orleans favorite, these charbroiled oysters are cooked with paprika herb butter, topped with Parmesan cheese and lemon. Delicious!
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7. Miso Baked Oysters
These Miso Baked Oysters are inspired by the Japanese version, known as Oysters Motoyaki. They're similar to Oysters Rockefeller, with an Asian flair.
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9. New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad
Spicy and crunchy, this New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad is a a delightful way to enjoy a taste of the Gulf!
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10. Classic Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters Rockefeller is a classic warm appetizer made with oysters on the half shell. The buttery spinach filling is a rich delight, and it's all crowned with a crispy crumb topping.
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11. Baked Oyster Dressing
This delicious stuffing recipe has all the flavors of New Orleans, making it a rich addition to any festive table.
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12. Air Fried Oysters
Air fryer oysters are perfect little crispy bites of seafood goodness. They're an appetizer or meal that's sure to please seafood lovers of any age!
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Grandma's Favorite Christmas Candy Recipes
While some look forward to endless fresh-baked cookies at Christmas time, there's a whole other crowd that can't wait for one thing: all that homemade candy!
You know the types I'm talking about. The peanut brittle, the chocolate bark, buckeyes, and fudges that used to delight you at Grandma's house as a kid. Here, we've gathered twelve classic favorites to start the season right!
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With cranberry harvest season finally upon us, this is the time to really enjoy the zesty flavor of this marvelous little red berry. Here are a dozen recipes that do them justice, and will steal the spotlight on any table.
Our 12 Favorite No-Bake Christmas Treats
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You'll Be Queen of the Cookie Swap With These 15 Stunning Christmas Cookies
Here are 15 of the most show-stopping Christmas cookies we have ever seen. With clever ideas and doable recipes, all of these are real winners. Make one of these for your next holiday cookie swap, and we bet you come home with the title Baking Queen of 2023!
21 Festive No Bake Desserts We Absolutely Love
No-Bake recipes are such a fun way to create an impressive dessert with deceptively little work. Next time you're entertaining, try one of these surprisingly easy-yet-festive treats!
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Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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