Enjoy this dish alongside homemade soda bread

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

Ingredients

• ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless white bread
• 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ small garlic clove, pressed
• ¼ teaspoon Pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur (optional)
• 12 oysters, freshly shucked and reserved on half shell with juices
• Lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler. Place breadcrumbs in small bowl. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in garlic and Pernod, if desired. Pour butter mixture over breadcrumbs; stir to combine.

Step 2

Place oysters in their shells on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over. Broil until crumbs are golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer oysters in shells to plates. Serve with lemon wedges.