Oysters Casino

Oysters casino are a wonderfully decadent appetizer. Serve with a mignonette and a simple salad.

Ingredients

  • 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped red fresno chile
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 dozen oysters on the half shell
  • lemon wedges for serving