Description
A fancy appetizer thats surprisingly easy. Baked oysters with herb butter and salty prosciutto are always a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 medium to large oysters
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 medium shallot (minced)
- 2 tbsp minced fresh basil
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 lemon zest (plus a squeeze of the juice)
- 2 slices finely chopped Prosciutto
- Kosher salt for the pan
Instructions
- Scrub the oysters well under running water to remove all sand and dirt.
- To shuck each oyster, hold it in a kitchen towel with the cupped side of the shell facing down; insert the tip of an oyster knife firmly into the hinge and twist until it pops open. Then, run the knife across the inside of the top shell and between the meat and the bottom shell to fully release the meat.
- Place shucked oysters on a rimmed baking pan lined with crumpled aluminum foil.
- Discard top shells.
- In a small pot, melt butter with shallot over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in basil, parsley, and lemon zest.
- Line the bottom of a heavy 12-inch frying pan with about 1/4 inch of Kosher salt.
- Preheat the pan over medium-high heat (approximately 350°F/177°C) for at least 5 minutes, until the salt starts to pop.
- Quickly arrange shucked oysters in the pan and top each with a spoonful of herb butter.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for three minutes, until the oysters are opaque.
- Sprinkle with chopped prosciutto and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve warm straight from the pan.
Notes
- For easier shucking, chill oysters for at least 30 minutes before opening.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs per 2 tablespoons of fresh.
- To prevent overcooking, closely monitor oysters and reduce cooking time if they open prematurely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oyster
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 100