Baked Stellar Bay Kusshi Oysters with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Oregano - garlic breadcrumbs

Method

• Preheat the broiler on the lowest setting.
• Combine the breadcrumbs with the garlic, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, kosher salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
• Shuck the oysters over a bowl to catch the liquor.
• Discard the top shells.
• Put an inch or so of rock salt in a baking dish large enough to hold the shells.
• Stabilize the bottom shells in the rock salt and return the shucked oysters to their shells.
• Strain the reserved oyster liquor through a fine-mesh strainer and add the lemon juice.
• Divide the liquid among the oysters.
• Sprinkle the oysters very liberally with the breadcrumb mixture and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
• Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
• Serve immediately.