Charbroiled Oysters

Serves 4

• 8 medium-sized oysters
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, pasted
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
• 1 cup arugula and spinach blend, for serving
• 8 slices French bread, for serving

Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to high heat. Clean the outside of the oysters and shuck them, leaving the meat in the half shell. Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the pasted garlic and lemon juice, and season with cayenne. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Place the oysters directly on the preheated grill. Divide the butter mixture among the oyster shells, and top with Parmesan cheese. Charbroil the oysters for 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, then remove from heat and serve immediately with fresh arugula, spinach, and sliced French bread.

Recipe / Photography by Kristel Matousek / www.photoricalfood.com