Oysters take very little time to cook. Our pan-broiled hors d'oeuvre, which consists of oysters tossed with herbs and showered with olive oil and Parmesan, spends just minutes in the oven; serve with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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4 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
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2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano
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⅛ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
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2 dozen shucked fresh oysters
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Preheat broiler. Stir herbs, red-pepper flakes, oil, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add oysters, and toss to coat.
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Transfer oyster mixture to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan over oysters, and season with pepper. Drizzle with oil. Broil until golden brown and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Serve.