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Ingredients
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Oysters
Puttanesca Butter
Method
Prepare the Puttanesca Butter
- 1
Make the Butter
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, chopped capers, chopped black olives, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and lemon juice until well combined.
Broil the Oysters
- 2
Prepare the Oysters
Preheat your broiler on high. Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water and shuck them carefully, placing the opened oysters on a baking sheet.
- 3
Top with Butter
Spoon a generous amount of the puttanesca butter mixture over each oyster.
- 4
Broil
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the butter is bubbly and the edges of the oysters begin to brown.
Serve
- 5
Plate and Enjoy
Remove the oysters from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.