Roasted Oyster Crostini Chef Ryan André An easy-to-prepare appetizer that lets fresh Louisiana oysters shine.1 (10-inch) loaf French bread Cook/Prep Time: 20 MinutesServings: 12 Ingredients 1 (10-inch) loaf French bread 5 Tbsp. Oyster Butter, in all, recipe follows 12 large Louisiana oysters, shucked 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup minced cooked applewood smoked bacon 1/4 cup chopped green onion, for garnish Oyster Butter 3 3/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 5 green onions, minced 3 Tbsp. garlic cloves, minced 2 1/4 tsp. Creole seasoning 3/4 tsp. dried thyme 3/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/3 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 1/2 Tbsp. white wine 1 1/2 Tbsp. Crystal Hot Sauce 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Directions Preheat oven to 350º. Cut French bread into 1/4-inch slices. Toast bread on baking sheets until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bread slices from oven, and increase heat to Broil. While bread toasts, in a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup Oyster Butter. Add oysters and cook until plump, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove oysters from heat, and reserve. In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and bacon. Spread remaining Oyster Butter on bread slices, Top each slice with 1 cooked oyster, and sprinkle with bacon mixture. Broil oyster-topped bread in oven until cheese is melted and golden brown. Garnish with green onion, and serve immediately. Oyster Butter In a blender, combine all ingredients except butter, and process until smooth. In a small bowl, stir together butter and onion-herb mixture until well blended. Show off your culinary skills. Share pictures of your finished dish on social media and tag them with #LouisianaSeafood!