Bayou Crostini

Broiled oysters are elevated from southern backyard fare to upscale appetizers that still call for licking your fingers afterwards.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 whole grain baguette
• 24 oysters - shucked, rinsed and drained
• 0.25 cup butter, melted
• 0.75 pound Brie cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the baguette into 24 rounds. Brush bread rounds lightly with olive oil. Place bread rounds on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Toast the bread rounds in the preheated oven just until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, slice Brie cheese into 24 equal pieces. Remove toasted bread from oven; top each round with a slice of Brie cheese. Return the crostini to the oven to melt the cheese, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Broil in the preheated oven until the oysters begin to curl at the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove the oysters; place one oyster on top of each crostini. Top the crostini with red pepper strips; serve warm.

Step 4

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. In an ovenproof casserole, stir together the oysters, butter, any remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.