Broiled Oysters

Directions

1. 1
   Drain oysters or shuck and save deep shell side.
2. 2
   Place drained oysters in a shallow buttered pan.
3. 3
   Or place shucked oysters on shell with some of saved liquor.
4. 4
   Whisk together, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne (just a few grains),and paprika.
5. 5
   Pour mixture over oysters, either panned or shucked.
6. 6
   If doing on half shell, place them on a cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Place pan or cookie sheet under broiler until the oysters are plump, about 5 minutes, do not overcook.
8. 8
   Serve immediately, with parsley sprinkled over and lemon slices.
9. 9
   Serve panned oysters on hot buttered toast, toast should be crisp, great appy.
10. 10
    Served on half shell makes a great first course for a dinner party, Place 2, even 3 on each shell.