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Oysters, Ancienne

Open twenty-four large, fresh, salty oysters, detach from but leave in shells with their own liquor. Place on a roasting tin; season with half teaspoon salt and half teaspoon paprika, equally divided. Cut twenty-four thin pieces lean bacon in one-inch square pieces. Place one piece on top of each oyster. Sprinkle a tablespoon Parmesan cheese over all, set to bake in the oven for fifteen minutes, remove, squeeze the juice of half a small lemon over them, place on a hot dish and serve.