Oyster Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Line a platter with a folded napkin and set aside.
3. 3
   Scrub the oysters well in cold water.
4. 4
   Lay them on a baking sheet and place in the hot oven for about 10 minutes, or until they just begin to open.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, prepare the bacon and put the butter in a bowl.
6. 6
   Using a dry towel to hold the hot oysters, use the blunt edge of a knife to pry the oyster shells open and remove the top shell.
7. 7
   Pour off the oyster liquor into the butter.
8. 8
   Serve the oysters in their bottom shells, topped with a piece of bacon, on the platter.
9. 9
   Serve with the warm liquor-enriched butter and lemon wedges.