Cognac and Gruyere Oysters

By á-2421

Ingredients

• 18 fresh shucked raw oysters on the half shell
• 3 T butter, melted
• 2 T minced shallots
• 2 T cognac or brandy
• 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon (or ¼ tsp dried)
• ¾ tsp cracked black pepper
• 1/3 cup finely shredded Gruyere cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Nestle oysters on coarse salt. In bowl, combine butter, shallots, cognac, tarragon and pepper; spoon over oysters. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and light golden, about 4 minutes.