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Name: "Frank's Baked Oysters" with Mushrooms, Garlic Bread Crumbs, and Romano Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 cups sliced mushrooms; 3/4 teaspoon salt, in all; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup finely grated Romano cheese; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 24 freshly shucked oysters, on the half shell

Servings: persons

3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3 cups sliced mushrooms
3/4 teaspoon salt, in all
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup finely grated Romano cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
24 freshly shucked oysters, on the half shell

1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2
Saute the mushrooms: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the black pepper.
4
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mushrooms become soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Refrigerate the mushrooms until thoroughly chilled.
6
Coarsely chop the mushrooms and set aside.
7
Dry roast the anise seeds: Cook the anise seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat just until they start to turn color and release their aroma, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Crush the anise seeds with a rolling pin and set aside.
9
In a mixing bowl, add the bread crumbs, cheese, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic, chopped mushrooms, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, anise, and the remaining 3/4 cup olive oil.
10
Blend well using your hands.
11
Top each oyster on the half shell with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bread crumb mixture.
12
Bake oysters until piping hot, 10 minutes.
13
Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 3 cups sliced mushrooms, 3/4 teaspoon salt, in all, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, "Frank's Baked Oysters" with Mushrooms, Garlic Bread Crumbs, and Romano Cheese falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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"Frank's Baked Oysters" with Mushrooms, Garlic Bread Crumbs, and Romano Cheese

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