Shelly's Recipe

BAKED OYSTERS WITH BREADCRUMBS AND GARLIC

Category: Seafood

2 tbsp butter
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs, made from 3 slices French or Italian bread
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 dozen fresh oysters, well drained
3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter, cut in tiny pieces

Preheat oven to 350. Generously butter an ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold oysters in one layer. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a 6 to 8-inch skillet.

When foam subsides, add breadcrumbs and garlic; toss in butter until crisp and golden. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Spread 2/3 cups or breadcrumb mixture in bottom of baking dish and top with oysters.

Mix remaining breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese and spread over oysters; top with butter pieces. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crumbs are golden and juices are bubbling. Serve immediately.