Garlicky Broiled Oyster Crostini

1.Preheat your broiler to high (approximately 230°C or 450°F). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet.

2.In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly until a fragrant garlic-herb butter forms.

3.Brush one side of each baguette slice lightly with the extra virgin olive oil. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully, until the bread is lightly golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven.

4.Place the frozen oysters (still slightly icy is fine) onto the toasted crostini slices. Spoon a small amount of the reserved oyster liquor over each oyster, about 1 teaspoon per oyster.

5.Top each oyster generously with the prepared garlic-herb butter mixture.

6.Return the baking sheet to the broiler, positioning it about 6 to 8 inches from the heat source. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the oysters are opaque, cooked through, and the butter is bubbling and lightly browned. Watch constantly to prevent burning.

7.Carefully transfer the hot crostini to a serving platter. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the oysters.