Oven-Roasted Oysters

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 475 degrees.
2. 2
   Working in batches, arrange oysters in a single layer in a 12-by-16-inch roasting pan fitted with a flat rack.
3. 3
   Pour 1/3.
4. 4
   inch of hot tap water into pan, and bake for 7 minutes, or until oyster shells have begun to open.
5. 5
   Using gloves or tongs, transfer oysters to a table covered in newspaper for guests to shuck, garnish and eat while next batch cooks.
6. 6
   Add water to pan as necessary, and repeat roasting until all oysters have been served, about 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve with lemon wedges hot sauce, and sour orange mignonette.