Broiled Oysters

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the broiler (I used the broiler on my smaller toaster oven as the oysters don't take up much space)
2. 2
   Heat a medium-sized sautee pan on medium heat and add the olive oil.
3. 3
   Add the pancetta, and sautee until the fat starts to render and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the garlic scape, and continue to cook until the scape has softened, another 1-2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the breadcrumbs, and toss, coating the breadcrumbs in the oil, and cooking until the bread begins to crisp, another 1-2 minutes. You don't want the bread to get too dark as it will cook more under the broiler.
6. 6
   Off the heat, add the parsley and lemon zest, salt & pepper and toss it all together.
7. 7
   On the broiler pan, spread out the half shell of each oyster that contains the oyster itself.
8. 8
   Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly amongst the oysters, and pop the pan into the oven.
9. 9
   Broil for 4-5 minutes, and serve.
10. 10
    NOTES: I served mine with a big green salad. It was pretty tasty with all of the bacon and breadcrumbs, and made for a light weeknight meal.