Oyster Roast

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Line a platter with a folded napkin and set aside.

3. 3

   Scrub the oysters well in cold water.

4. 4

   Lay them on a baking sheet and place in the hot oven for about 10 minutes, or until they just begin to open.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, prepare the bacon and put the butter in a bowl.

6. 6

   Using a dry towel to hold the hot oysters, use the blunt edge of a knife to pry the oyster shells open and remove the top shell.

7. 7

   Pour off the oyster liquor into the butter.

8. 8

   Serve the oysters in their bottom shells, topped with a piece of bacon, on the platter.

9. 9

   Serve with the warm liquor-enriched butter and lemon wedges.

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