BROILED OYSTERS w/GARLIC BREADCRUMBS

By BobD

Ingredients

• 12 PIECES
• 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

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

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.

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.