Baked Oysters

By alyson mance • September 25, 2012 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: This is the tastiest, easiest appetizer for a crowd on a limited time budget. You can even make the butter a day ahead and top the oysters right before company arrives. I also cut down on ingredients by using prepared organic herb stuffing mix, which you can find at any supermarket. - alyson mance

Makes 36 oysters

3 dozen oysters on the half shell
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot (about 1 small shallot)
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cup herb stuffing mix
chopped parsley for garnish

Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. In a mixing bowl with sturdy spoon or in a stand mixer, combine everything but the oysters. Cover each oyster with a dollop of butter mixture. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and crispy. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.