Drunken Grilled Oysters

• 24 oysters, shucked, shells and water reserved
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 shallots, medium, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 4 ounces absinthe

1. Prepare charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking at medium-high heat, you should be able to hold your hand over the grill for 5-6 seconds.
2. In a saucepan over medium low heat: add butter, shallots, and reserved oyster water. Cook until the shallots soften, about 3 of 4 minutes.
3. Add garlic, parsley, salt, and cayenne, cook for about a minute more.
4. Off heat, stir in absinthe.
5. Add one oyster to each half shell and top with 1 tablespoon of butter mixture.
6. Carefully- place on grill for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

oysters, butter, shallots, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, flat leaf parsley, absinthe

Taken from food52.com/recipes/2872-drunken-grilled-oysters (may not work)