Grilled Oysters Parmesan recipe

Makes 4 dozen.

Do not over-cook these little delights. They should barely brown in 5 minutes on the grill but that's enough time for the flavors to get to melt-in-your mouth perfection.

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
48 oysters, shucked in the half shell
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup (about 6 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese

Heat grill to high.

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Sauté garlic until the garlic sizzles, about 10 minutes.

Place the oysters on the grill and slowly pour about 1 teaspoon of the oil and garlic mixture on top of each oyster, making sure each oyster gets its fair share of garlic. Top with a pinch or two of parsley. Close grill top and cook about 4 minutes. Open grill and top each oyster with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Close grill top for 1 minute, just long enough to slightly melt the cheese. Transfer oysters to a plate with tongs and serve.

Per oyster: 54 calories (percent of calories from fat, 86), 1 gram protein, 1 gram carbohydrates, trace fiber, 5 grams fat (1 gram saturated), 6 milligrams cholesterol, 50 milligrams sodium