Grilled Oysters
(Courtesy of Simply Recipes)
Ingredients
- 16 whole live oysters
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes (or substitute with dashes of Tabasco)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley
Preparation
Heat olive oil and butter in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice, chili pepper flakes, salt, pepper and parsley. Turn off heat.
Shuck the oysters and place them on a bed of rock salt or rice in a small pan. This steadies the oysters and prevents them from wobbling. Spoon a little sauce in each oyster. Place the entire pan inside the grill or under a broiler. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the edges of oysters curl slightly. Remove and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
