INGREDIENTS:

FOR OYSTERS: 24 large Willapa Oysters, 1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese.

FOR MARANARA SAUCE: 4 cloves minced Garlic, 1 can Plum Tomatoes drained and chopped, 1 large green Pepper chopped fine, 1/4 cup Olive Oil, 1/3 cup chopped flat Parsley, 1/2 teaspoon Oregano, Salt and fresh ground Black Pepper to taste, Rock Salt.

PREPARATION:

Open Oysters in microwave. Just open, donīt cook. Discard top shells. Cut meat from bottom shells. Leave meat in bottom shells. Preheat oven to hot 500°F. Saute Garlic in Olive Oil. Donīt let Garlic brown, just fry lightly. Add Plum Tomatoes. Add flat Parsley, finely chopped green Pepper, Oregano, Salt and Black Pepper. Cook 5 minutes. Let Sauce cool. Arrange Oysters in bed of Rock Salt on oven-proof serving platter. Spoon Sauce on each oyster.Top with Grated Cheddar. Bake 7 minutes until Cheddar is melted and begins to brown. Serve immediately.