ITALIAN BAKED OYSTERS

Italian Baked Oysters image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 extra small oysters, shucked (or 2 10-ounce jars shucked oysters)
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp minced green onions
2 Tbsp flat leaf parsley, minced
1 Tbsp tarragon, minced
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. Divide the oysters among individual gratin dishes.
3. Combine the olive oil and butter in a small pan and gently heat just until the butter has melted.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs, green onion, parsley, tarragon, garlic, and cayenne with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour the olive oil/butter mixture over the crumbs and stir to mix well.
6. Sprinkle the topping over the oysters and set the dishes on a baking sheet for easy handling.
7. Bake the oysters until the crumbs are lightly browned and the oysters are plump, 12 to 15 minutes.
8. NOTE: Instead of using individual baking dishes, you can bake the oysters in one large dish and divide them among individual plates for serving.