Parsley and Garlic Butter

Parsley and Garlic Butter

Quick to make, always on hand. This butter recipe can be used melted for dipping smoked Big Lakes or dolloped on top of steamed Heavenly Headley.

 Ingredients

  • 24 Heritage Half Shell Oysters, defrosted
  • 1 stick of butter, softened
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette, cut into ½ inch slices

Instructions

Make parsley-garlic butter. Puree butter, parsley, shallots, lemon zest, and garlic until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange Heritage Half Shell oysters on a baking sheet. Place a heaping teaspoon of parsley-garlic butter on each oyster. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes.