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Grilled Oysters with Savory Herb Butter Recipe

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This Grilled Oysters with Savory Butter recipe delivers tender, smoky oysters topped with a rich, flavorful butter infused with parmesan, garlic, herbs, and shallots. Perfect for a summer cookout or elegant appetizer, the oysters are grilled to perfection and enhanced with a luscious savory butter that melts beautifully over the seafood, offering a delightful combination of smoky, buttery, and fresh herb flavors.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings (approximately 4 oysters per serving)

Ingredients

Oysters

  • 12 oysters (in the shell)

Savory Butter

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (equivalent to 1 cup or 226 grams)
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp shallots (finely diced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

To Serve

  • Hot sauce (optional, to serve)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Fire up your BBQ or gas grill to a medium-high direct heat, preparing it for grilling the oysters.
  2. Clean the Oysters: Rinse the oysters under cold water to remove any grit or debris from the shells, ensuring they are clean before shucking.
  3. Position the Oyster: Hold each oyster with the curved side of the shell facing down and the flat side facing up for easier shucking.
  4. Shuck the Oyster: Insert a shucking knife into the hinge of the oyster shell and twist to separate the top and bottom shells carefully.
  5. Cut the Muscle: Run the knife along the inside of the flat shell to cut the top muscle, then carefully pop off the top shell.
  6. Loosen the Oyster: Gently scrape under the oyster meat to loosen it from the bottom shell to enable easy tasting later.
  7. Grill the Oysters: Place the oysters in their bottom shells directly over the grill heat and cook for about 5 minutes until the oyster meat is firm and hot.
  8. Add Savory Butter: Spoon about one tablespoon of the prepared savory butter onto each oyster. Allow the butter to come to a gentle boil on the oysters.
  9. Remove and Rest: Carefully remove the oysters from the grill once the butter is bubbling and let them rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly and let flavors meld.
  10. Prepare Savory Butter: While oysters grill, melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add shallots, chives, parsley, garlic, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously until everything is fully combined and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  11. Serve: Serve the grilled oysters warm, optionally with hot sauce for added heat.

Notes

  • Ensure to use a proper oyster knife to safely and effectively shuck the oysters.
  • Do not discard the oyster liquor inside the shell when shucking; it adds natural briny flavor while grilling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality oysters for the best taste and food safety.
  • Adjust salt and pepper in the savory butter according to taste preferences.
  • Hot sauce is optional; consider serving with lemon wedges or additional herbs for garnish.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/grilled-oysters-with-savory-herb-butter-recipe/