Baked Italian Oysters Posted in Oysters Baked Italian Oysters This hot appetizer is served on the half shell for an elegant presentation. The ground red pepper lends a subtle heat to the breadcrumb topping. Servings: 8 Ingredients1½ slices white bread Cooking spray⅓ cup sliced green onions¼ cup chopped fresh parsley2 garlic cloves minced¼ cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese1 tsp fresh lemon juice ⅛ tsp ground red pepper⅛ tsp black pepper24 oysters on the half shell8 lemon wedges InstructionsPreheat oven to 450°.Place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 3/4 cup.Heat a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add onions, parsley, and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in fresh breadcrumbs, Italian breadcrumbs, and the next 4 ingredients (Italian breadcrumbs through black pepper). Place oysters on a jelly roll pan. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over oysters.Bake the oysters at 450° for 7 minutes or until the edges of the oysters curl. Serve with lemon wedges. Print Recipe