Garlic Parmesan Oysters with Crispy Panko + Pancetta
Topped with garlic butter, cheesy panko and a crispy pancetta/shallot mixture, these oysters are so deliciously decadent that even the seafood haters will be asking for seconds (and thirds).
12 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 24 oysters in shells
- coarse salt (if desired)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided, plus more to serve
- 3 tbsp. Schnucks olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic, divided
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (4 oz.) pkg. chopped pancetta
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Shuck oysters. Run knife along inside of bottom shell to loosen meat, retaining as much juice as possible. Discard top shells. Place on a rimmed sheet pan (if necessary to keep oyster shells steady, fill pan with a shallow layer of coarse salt first). Set aside.
- In a medium bowl toss together panko, cheese, half of parsley, 2 tablespoons olive oil, half of garlic, lemon zest and cayenne. In a separate bowl combine butter, remaining parsley and remaining garlic. Season both mixtures with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Preheat broiler. Top each oyster with about 1 teaspoon butter mixture then a pinch of panko mixture. Broil until panko is golden brown, 4–5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté pancetta and shallot until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Remove oysters from oven and top with pancetta mixture. Garnish with more chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts
162 Calories Per ServingFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 206mgCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe