Broiled Oysters Recipe

Name: Broiled Oysters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 dozen medium-size fresh oysters in the shell; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 cups day-old French-bread breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 cups minced green onions; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 8 garlic cloves, pressed; 8 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Servings: persons

4 dozen medium-size fresh oysters in the shell
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cups day-old French-bread breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups minced green onions
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
8 garlic cloves, pressed
8 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1
Shuck oysters, discarding shells, and place oysters in a single layer in a 13- x 9-inch pan. (Pre-shucked oysters work well for this. Reserve 2 Tbsp. oyster liquor.)
2
Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter with 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over low heat; stir in breadcrumbs and next 9 ingredients. Remove from heat.
3
Microwave remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 20 seconds or until butter melts. Stir in reserved oyster liquor.
4
Spoon breadcrumb mixture over oysters; drizzle with butter mixture. Broil 5 to 6 minutes or until top is crisp and browned.

920

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 dozen medium-size fresh oysters in the shell, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 3 cups day-old French-bread breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Broiled Oysters falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broiled Oysters

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