Herb-Crusted Roasted Oysters

By | November 08, 2019

Ingredients

Herb crust
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 bunch Italian parsley, bottom stems removed
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of salt and cracked pepper
Optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Finishing butter
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • juice and zest of a large lemon

Preparation

1. Preheat oven or to 425F (or grill). Place shucked oysters onto a small baking sheet.

2. To prepare herb crust, combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until fine.

3. Top oysters generously with herb crust mixture. Place oysters in oven (or grill) and bake 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the butter.

4. To prepare finishing butter, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until melted and fragrant.

5. Top each baked oyster generously with the finishing butter. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

Herb crust
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 bunch Italian parsley, bottom stems removed
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of salt and cracked pepper
Optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Finishing butter
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • juice and zest of a large lemon