Oysters Rach-a-feller

Set a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 450°. Fill a large baking sheet with salt (about 4 cups, enough to make a stable bed for the oysters) and nestle in the oysters in their half shells.

Heat EVOO in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta or bacon and stir to render for 2 minutes. Add butter, shallot, garlic, and chile paste or flakes, swirling for 1 minute. Pour in vermouth, swirl, and remove from heat. Add spinach and lemon zest, stirring, until wilted. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in panko and Parmigiano-Reggiano until combined.

Spoon mixture evenly on top of oysters. Bake until tops are golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Garnish with parsley and arrange on plates or a platter with lemon wedges.