Oysters Weemo

Courtesy Clay Weems,Louisiana Cookin'

Baked oysters on the half shell in a butter sauce with mushrooms, chives and melted cheese.

Ingredients

1 dozen raw Louisiana oysters on the half shell
rock salt
3 ounces unsalted butter, melted
Cajun seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup sliced white mushrooms
1/4 chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
finely julienned lemon zest for garnish

Directions

Assemble the oysters in their shells in a sided baking pan lined with rock salt.
Pour the butter evenly over the oysters and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
Add the mushrooms and chives in an even layer and bake for 10 minutes or until mixture is bubbling.
Remove from oven.
Increase the oven temperature to broil.
Top the oyster mixture with Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Return to oven and broil until the top is browned, approximately 2 minutes.
Garnish with lemon zest. Serve with French bread.

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