3 dozen raw oysters, reserve shells ¼ pound butter ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup minced onions ¼ cup minced celery ¼ cup red bell pepper 1 TBS minced garlic ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce ½ tsp fresh thyme ½...

• 3 dozen raw oysters, reserve shells
• ¼ pound butter
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup minced onions
• ¼ cup minced celery
• ¼ cup red bell pepper
• 1 TBS minced garlic
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• ½ tsp fresh thyme
• ½ tsp basil
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp Tabasco Sauce
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chopped parsley

1. Scrub oyster shells to remove grit and sand; you may prefer to use ovenware shells, especially if baking indoor; the pit is most often used in Cajun country
2. Melt butter in heavy black iron skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil and next 4 ingredients; sauté 3-5 minutes until vegetables are wilted
3. Add lemon juice, and next 4 ingredients
4. Salt and Tabasco mixing thoroughly
5. Place oysters into shells and top with 1 tsp of sauce and sprinkle of cheese
6. Grill for 3-4 minutes or until oysters begin to curl, garnish with chopped parsley

Serves 6