If you’re looking for a lighter seafood appetizer to kick off a meal, these crispy baked oysters with a zesty jalapeño mayo dip are a fantastic choice.
They’re easy to prepare at home and bring out the flavor of the oysters with a satisfying, oven-crisp texture. Paired with a bold, creamy dip, they’re perfect for adding a bit of spice to any gathering.
Baked Oysters
These baked oysters are crispy and full of flavor without the heaviness of frying. The creamy jalapeño mayo adds a touch of heat and a cool contrast, making them the ideal appetizer for oyster lovers and seafood enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Jalapeño Mayonnaise
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
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Set up a breading station: in a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper; in another, whisk the eggs; in a third, mix bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, and garlic salt.
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Dredge oysters in the flour mixture, then dip in the eggs, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture. Place oysters on the greased baking pan, spacing them apart.
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Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
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For the jalapeño mayo, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
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Serve baked oysters hot with jalapeño mayo and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 30
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 75kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Cholesterol 25mg9%
- Sodium 146mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Make sure not to overbake the oysters, as they can become dry. The jalapeño mayo can be adjusted for spice by adding or reducing the number of jalapeños.
