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Broiled Oysters with Garlic Breadcrumbs

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Broiled Oysters with Garlic BreadcrumbsAndrew Hetherington

At Moran's Oyster Cottage, diners enjoy this dish alongside homemade bread.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless white bread
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon Pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur (optional)
12 oysters, freshly shucked and reserved on half shell with juices
Lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler. Place breadcrumbs in small bowl. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in garlic and Pernod, if desired. Pour butter mixture over breadcrumbs; stir to combine.

    Step 2

    Place oysters in their shells on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over. Broil until crumbs are golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer oysters in shells to plates. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 79.9 kcal calories
41.6 % calories from fat
3.7 g fat
1.8 g saturated fat
31.3 mg cholesterol
5.8 g carbohydrates
0.2 g dietary fiber
0.3 g total sugars
5.7 g net carbohydrates
5.4 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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