BARBECUED OYSTERS

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Yield 8 oysters

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large, very fresh oysters
1 tbs virgin olive oil
2 merguez sausages (or 4oz fresh chorizo), cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed
2.5 tbs cooked spinach
1 tbs HP brown sauce or spicy steak sauce
sea salt
1 tbs fresh white bread crumbs
2 tbs monterey jack cheese or sharp cheddar, grated
1.5 tbs unsalted butter, melted
lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

1. Shuck the oysters, retaining the shells, and wash thoroughly to remove any grit. Dry well. 2. Preheat the broiler to its highest setting. 3. Heat olive oil in a nonstick frying pan. When hot, add the sausage, onion, and garlic, and fry until golden in color (about 5 mins). 4. Chop the spinach, add to the pan, and cook for another minute. Add the spicy sauce, heat through, and season to taste. 5. Place a little of the mixture in the bottom of each oyster shell and top each with a cleaned oyster. 6. Mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, and melted butter, and spoon this over the oysters. Carefully transfer the oysters onto a baking tray and place under the preheated broiler. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the oysters are cooked and the crust is bubbling and golden. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.