Butter-Roasted Oysters
 
Makes 12
Ingredients
  • 12 fresh oysters in shell
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onion
  • ¼ cup chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • French baguette slices, to serve
  • Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to broil.
  2. Scrub oyster shells, and open, discarding tops. Run a knife under meat of oysters to release from shells. Arrange shell bottoms in a cast-iron oyster pan or on a bed of rock salt.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook butter, green onion, garlic, salt, thyme, and lemon zest over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Top each oyster with 1 heaping teaspoon butter mixture. Top with cheese.
  5. Broil about 6 inches from heat until oysters are just cooked through and cheese is melted and turning golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately with baguette slices, and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/butter-roasted-oysters/