Oysters with Creme Fraiche, Lemon, and Tarragon

• 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
• 1 lemon, zest grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons undiluted orange juice concentrate
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Kosher or rock salt, for layering
• 18 large oysters, scrubbed and shucked, oysters left intact in bottom shell

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. In a mixer bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the creme fraiche or sour cream until soft peaks form.
3. Stir in the tarragon, lemon zest, orange juice concentrate, salt, and cayenne; set aside.
4. In a jelly-roll pan, layer the kosher or rock salt 1/4-inch thick.
5. Gently press the oyster shells into the salt to hold them in place.
6. Broil the oysters 6 inches from the heat source for 4 to 5 minutes, or just until they begin to release their juices and the shells pop open slightly.
7. Remove from the broiler and remove the top oyster shell by inserting a butter knife and popping the shell off.
8. Top each oyster with a spoonful of creme fraiche topping and serve immediately.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/oysters-with-creme-fraiche-lemon-and-tarragon-recipe.html (may not work)