Baked Stellar Bay Kusshi Oysters with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Oregano
- 1/4 cup Garlic Breadcrumbs (page 220)
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 3 heaping tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
- 24 Kusshi oysters
- Rock salt
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Preheat the broiler on the lowest setting.
- Combine the breadcrumbs with the garlic, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, kosher salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Shuck the oysters over a bowl to catch the liquor.
- Discard the top shells.
- Put an inch or so of rock salt in a baking dish large enough to hold the shells.
- Stabilize the bottom shells in the rock salt and return the shucked oysters to their shells.
- Strain the reserved oyster liquor through a fine-mesh strainer and add the lemon juice.
- Divide the liquid among the oysters.
- Sprinkle the oysters very liberally with the breadcrumb mixture and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
garlic breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, fresh oregano, lemon, kosher salt, freshly cracked pepper, oysters, salt, lemons, extravirgin olive oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-stellar-bay-kusshi-oysters-with-garlic-breadcrumbs-and-oregano-383814 (may not work)