Oyster and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

Recipe Categories : | Oysters | Pita/Focaccia | MAIN INDEX |

Ingredients :

• 1 baguette
• 1 pint (16oz) fresh shucked oysters, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tspn dried basil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 whole roasted red peppers
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice baguette into ½" slices. Arrange on large baking sheet. Toast in centre of 400°F oven, turning over halfway through, until bread is golden on both sides, about 5 to 6 min.
3. Heat a nonstick frying pan to medium heat. Add olive oil. Add chopped garlic when oil is warm. Lightly sauté until garlic is light brown. Add chopped oysters, lemon juice, basil, salt & pepper. Simmer on low to medium heat until all liquid is reduced, about 15 min.
4. Meanwhile, chop roasted red peppers finely. Add to oyster mixture. When liquid is reduced, remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
5. Serve on baguette toasts immediately.