Baked Oysters In Shell

Name: Baked Oysters In Shell
Ingredients: 2 doz. large oysters (in shell); 1 c. butter; 2 Tbsp. finely cut parsley; freshly ground pepper; 1 lemon; 1 1/2 c. buttered bread crumbs; 1 1/2 tsp. salt

7 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 doz. large oysters (in shell)
1 c. butter
2 Tbsp. finely cut parsley
freshly ground pepper
1 lemon
1 1/2 c. buttered bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Scrub oyster shells thoroughly.
2

Rinse under cold running water.
3

Open oysters using the method recommended by the Fishery Council.
4

Discard flat shell.
5

Keep deep halves for use.
6

Start oven at moderately hot (400°).
7

Melt butter, season with parsley and a quick grind of black pepper.
8

When butter is slightly cooled, roll each oyster in it barely coating oyster.
9

Return oyster to shell.
10

Squeeze lemon juice over oysters and cover each with crumbs.
11

Place filled shells in shallow baking pan.
12

Bake 5 minutes.
13

Add light sprinkling of salt to oysters and continue baking 3 minutes.
14

Serve hot.