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Mexican Oysters

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Also try the salsa with some corn bread or scrambled eggs for a spicy treat.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12

Ingredients

3 plum tomatoes, seeded, diced
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped
12 fresh oysters, shucked, left on half shell
Crusty French bread

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Preheat broiler. Arrange oysters on broiler-proof pan. Spoon salsa over oysters, dividing evenly. Broil until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve with bread to soak up juices.

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