6 shucked oysters, shells reserved

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 pound unsalted butter

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/4 tablespoon red chili flakes

1/4 cup chopped shallots

1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley

DIRECTIONS

1) Combine everything but the oysters in a saucepan. Let sauce ingredients simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.

2) Place each oyster back in its shell. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce onto each oyster and place in a covered BBQ kettle to cook for 5 minutes.

3) Serve immediately.