Baked Oysters Recipe
Oysters baked with garlic butter and breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Garlic Butter Mixture
Breadcrumb Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Clean the Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Use a brush if necessary.
- 3
Open the Oysters
Carefully shuck the oysters, discarding the top shell and keeping the bottom shell with the oyster intact. Place the opened oysters on a baking sheet.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 4
Make Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Breadcrumb Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare Breadcrumb Topping
In a mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, and olive oil. Mix until well combined and the crumbs are evenly coated with oil.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
- 7
Bake the Oysters
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the oysters are cooked through.
- 8