Grilled Oysters Casino

• 24 shucked oysters, on the half shell
• 4 thick slices of smoky bacon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving

1. Arrange the oysters on a large baking sheet and refrigerate.
2. In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
3. Drain on paper towels and cut crosswise into 1-inch lengths.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
5. Add the bell peppers and onion; cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
7. Let cool slightly, spoon over the oysters and top with the bacon.
8. Light a grill or preheat the oven to 500.
9. Using tongs, transfer the oysters to the grate and grill over a moderately low fire for 7 to 10 minutes, or until just cooked through.
10. Alternatively, roast the oysters on the baking sheet in the oven.
11. Transfer to a platter and serve at once with lemon wedges.

oysters, bacon, unsalted butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, salt, flatleaf parsley, lemon wedges

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-oysters-casino (may not work)