BROILED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC BREADCRUMBS

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Broiled Oysters with Garlic Breadcrumbs image

Provided by Mary O'Callaghan

Categories     Garlic     Shellfish     Appetizer     Broil     Cocktail Party     Dinner     Seafood     Oyster     Party     Breadcrumbs     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless white bread
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon Pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur (optional)
12 oysters, freshly shucked and reserved on half shell with juices
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place breadcrumbs in small bowl. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in garlic and Pernod, if desired. Pour butter mixture over breadcrumbs; stir to combine.
  • Place oysters in their shells on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over. Broil until crumbs are golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer oysters in shells to plates. Serve with lemon wedges.

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