Easy Broiled Oysters with Herbs

Easy Broiled Oysters with Herbs

2 dozen fresh oysters, shucked and removed from shell
¼ c. dry bread crumbs
¼ c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 T. minced shallot
2 T. minced garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
1 T. finely chopped parsley
1 T. finely chopped fresh thyme
1 T. finely chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt/black pepper
6 T. butter, softened, cubed
1 t. Cognac
Fresh lemon juice, for sprinkling
Toasted French bread baguette, to serve
Fresh thyme sprigs, garnish

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Arrange oysters in shallow baking dish.
3. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, shallot, garlic, zest, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper (to taste).
4. Add butter and Cognac. Using fingers, massage butter into mixture to form a paste.
5. Top oysters with butter mixture.
6. Broil until lightly browned on top, about 5 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
8. Serve with toasted bread and garnish with thyme.
   *Butter mixture can be made a few days ahead. Bring to room temp before topping oysters.