Hot Oyster Plates Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Oysters

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Carefully shuck the fresh oysters and place them on a broiler-safe baking sheet. Make sure to leave the oyster meat in the shell.

2. 2

   Cook the Bacon

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Remove from the skillet and let them cool on a paper towel. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

3. 3

   Sauté the Spinach

   In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add the spinach. Cook until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Mix the Filling

   In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.

5. 5

   Fill the Oysters

   Spoon the filling mixture generously onto each shucked oyster, ensuring they are well covered.

6. 6

   Broil the Oysters

   Place the baking sheet with the filled oysters under the broiler in the preheated oven. Broil for about 5-7 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove the oysters from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.