Oysters Casino with Red Bell Peppers, Chili and Bacon Recipe | Tyler Florence

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped celery
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves picked
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest and juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 dozen large (approximately 4 inches) West Coast oysters on the half shell
• 1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped for garnish