Roasted Oysters with Garlic Butter

Ingredients:

(Makes 12 oysters)

• 12 fresh oysters

• Coarse salt

• Garlic Butter:

• 3 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 large garlic clove, grated

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• Salt and pepper

• Pinch of cayenne pepper

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Spread a 1/4-inch coating of coarse salt on a baking sheet (this will keep the oysters from tipping over).

3. Place the oysters in the baking sheet, nestling them into the salt.

4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the oysters begin to open.

5. Remove from the oven and pry off the top shell of each oyster.

6. Place them on a serving dish.

7. Combine the garlic butter ingredients and spoon some over each of the oysters.

8. Serve.