Roasted Oysters

Oysters in shells (do not shuck)

Use a charcoal grill or build a wood fire and let it burn down to coals.  Put a large grate above the coals.  Lay oysters on the grate and cover with wet burlap bags.  Steam for 5 minutes or so until the shells just barely pop open.  Eat at once.

Roasted oysters are wonderful on a cool evening.  Stephen loved oysters raw, but better yet he liked them roasted like this.  You can also cook them in the microwave just until they pop open, but it can get messy.