BROILED OYSTERS

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Oysters take very little time to cook. Our pan-broiled hors d'oeuvre, which consists of oysters tossed with herbs and showered with olive oil and Parmesan, spends just minutes in the oven; serve with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
2 dozen shucked fresh oysters
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Stir herbs, red-pepper flakes, oil, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add oysters, and toss to coat.
  • Transfer oyster mixture to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan over oysters, and season with pepper. Drizzle with oil. Broil until golden brown and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Serve.

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