Broiled Oysters with Garlic Breadcrumbs

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

From the kitchen of Carly

Briny oysters topped with golden, garlicky breadcrumbs that turn crispy under the broiler. Butter and a hint of anise bring richness without drowning the delicate bivalves. Three minutes from pan to plate, this is elegant simplicity that tastes like a proper seafood bar.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless white bread
12 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11/2 small garlic clove, pressed
11/4 teaspoon Pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur (optional)
112 oysters, freshly shucked and reserved on half shell with juices
1Lemon wedges

Instructions

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.