Northwest Oysters With a Kick

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small finely chopped onion
• 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 dozen oysters on the half shell
• 1 bag La Panzanella Fennel Croccantini
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Melt butter in sauté pan. Add onion, celery and ½ kosher salt and let sweat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add crushed Croccantini and lemon zest, pepper, oregano and cook 3 minutes.
3. Place oysters on a sheet pan and top with cracker mixture.
4. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes. Topping should be lightly browned. Enjoy!