Baked oysters parmesan

• 48 U.S. farm-raised oysters, shucked
• (liquor and bottom shells reserved)
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 Tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1-1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat broth and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, breadcrumbs and garlic, stirring as they cook for 3 minutes. Add parsley.

Arrange oysters on the half shells on a jelly roll pan (you can use a layer of rock salt to keep the shells upright).

Top each oyster with the breadcrumb mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 10 minutes, or until the top has browned.

Source: The National Aquaculture Association

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