Oysters Star in Holiday Dressing and Glazed Twists Across the South

Oysters feature in a range of regional dishes and dining traditions, from a baked Thanksgiving dressing made with Saltines, cream, butter and thyme to North Carolina’s oyster roasts and raw bars. In Wilmington, Rx Chicken & Oysters’ owners raise their own oysters and other shellfish and serve them alongside locally sourced seafood, including invasive lionfish. A Louisiana restaurant puts a sweet-and-spicy glazed twist on oysters served on the half shell. Together, the stories highlight oysters’ versatility, from home-cooked holiday fare to locally rooted restaurant specialties.