Baked Oysters With Bread Crumbs and Garlic (Ostriche All’ Italia

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Delicious Baked Oysters with Bread Crumbs and Garlic Recipe

Baked Oysters With Bread Crumbs and Garlic (Ostriche All’ Italia

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons butter
	1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs ( made from about 3 slices French or Italian bread )
	1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
	2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley , flat-leaf preferred
	2 dozen fresh oysters , shucked
	3 tablespoons freshly grated imported parmesan cheese
	2 tablespoons butter , cut in tiny pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

230

Sugar

Fat

14g

Baked Oysters with Bread Crumbs and Garlic are a classic Italian recipe known as Ostriche all' Italiana. This dish is simple and combines fresh oysters, bread crumbs, and a variety of seasonings such as garlic and parsley. The dish bakes wonderfully, creating a crispy and golden topping on the oysters. Baked Oysters with Bread Crumbs and Garlic can be served as a starter or as part of a seafood platter.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the breadcrumbs and stir until toasted - around 4 to 5 minutes.
3.	Add garlic and parsley to the breadcrumbs mix and stir to combine.
4.	Clean the shucked oysters and place them on a baking sheet.
5.	Sprinkle breadcrumb mix on top of each oyster and then add a tiny piece of butter to each oyster.
6.	Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of each oyster and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
7.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

These baked oysters are full of flavor and texture.

They make for a great appetizer for special occasions and events.

CONS

Oysters can be an acquired taste and may not be for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oysters are a natural source of Zinc – a mineral responsible for the health of the immune system, wound healing, cell growth, and division. They are also low in calories and high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.