Zesty Lemon-Herb Baked Oysters
If you’re into oysters, you’re gonna love how simple and tasty this recipe is. Plus, it’s a great way to add iron and zinc to your diet.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 17 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lemon, juiced and grated (preferably organic)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
- 1 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) can whole oysters (such as Crown Prince Whole Oysters), drained
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven warms, drain the canned oysters and rinse them with cold water to remove the brine.
- In a small bowl, combine the juice of half a lemon, chopped garlic, olive oil, Herbes de Provence, and bread crumbs. Stir until the mixture is well combined. Add the oysters to the bowl, tossing them gently to coat them evenly in the seasoning.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Spread the seasoned oysters out on the sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until the oysters are thoroughly heated.
- Once baked, top the oysters with freshly grated lemon zest and a generous squeeze of lemon juice for a citrus burst. Drizzle a touch of olive oil over the top for a smooth finish.
Serve alongside baby kale greens lightly dressed with olive oil and seasoned with coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper. These oysters are best enjoyed warm, so it is best to serve them immediately after baking.
Notes
For those following specific dietary paths, the bread crumbs can be substituted with a gluten-free alternative or omitted entirely for a lighter dish.
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