Cheesy Buttery Baked Oysters
Ingredients
- 12 fresh oysters shucked on the half shell
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Method
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the shucked oysters on a baking sheet lined with crumpled aluminum foil so they stay upright. Set the oysters aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and smoked paprika. Stir until evenly combined.
- Spoon a teaspoon of the butter and bread crumb mixture on top of each oyster. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of each. Repeat until all oysters have been topped.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the parmesan and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove the oysters from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Calories59kcalCarbohydrates3gProtein2gFat5gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat0.2gMonounsaturated Fat1gTrans Fat0.2gCholesterol12mgSodium95mgPotassium30mgFiber0.4gSugar0.4gVitamin A218IUVitamin C6mgCalcium44mgIron0.3mg
Notes
Additions and Substitutions
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- While fresh garlic is best, you could also use jarred minced garlic or garlic powder in a pinch.
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- Try different cheeses - gruyere cheese, smoked mozzarella, or Romano cheese would be excellent substitutions for parmesan.
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- Add crisp cooked bacon bits for an oysters Rockefeller vibe.