OYSTERS ITALIANO

Enjoy your favorite mollusk Italiano style. Covered in roasted tomatoes, spices, and fresh herbs, this recipe can be enjoyed anytime you have the craving!

INGREDIENTS

12	Sea Best® Oysters on the Half Shell
1/2	14.5 oz can roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1/4	cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1	teaspoon olive oil
2	tablespoons shallot, minced
2	tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1	garlic cloves, minced
1/4	cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
2	tablespoons fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2	teaspoon fresh lemon juice
	dash of black pepper
4	lemon wedges
	rock salt, for serving

DIRECTIONS

Thaw the oysters on the half shell in the refrigerator according to package instructions.
Preheat oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes and butter, and pulse until fully incorporated.
Add the olive oil to a medium nonstick skillet and heat over medium. Add shallot, parsley, and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, then stir in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and black pepper.
Place oysters on the prepared baking sheet. Using a spoon, dollop about 2 teaspoons of the tomato butter over each oyster. Then, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the oysters.
Bake the oysters for 7 minutes or until the edges of the oysters start to curl.
To serve, spread the rock salt out on a platter, and place the oysters on the platter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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PAIR IT WITH SEAFOOD!

Mild and bold flavors of seafood find balance when paired with the perfect beverage.

This seafood recipe pairs deliciously with:

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Merlot
Syrah/Shiraz
Stout

PAIR IT
WITH SEAFOOD!

Mild and bold flavors of seafood find balance when paired with the perfect beverage.

This seafood recipe pairs deliciously with:

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Merlot
Syrah/Shiraz
Stout