The first time I had chargrilled oysters were in New Orleans. They are big down there and you can have them at different restaurants. Most likely you will have them at a famous seafood restaurant like drago's seafood restaurant or acme oyster house. So every time I have them they are New Orleans charbroiled oysters to me.
Charbroiled oysters are oysters on a half shell cooked on a hot grill in their own juices and a garlic butter with a blend of parmesan. They usually come with fresh bread or you can eat them right out the shell. It is the perfect dish for summer because it's the season to pull out the outdoor grill and seafood. If the thought of a raw oyster scare you, then try these. If you have access to a fresh batch of oysters, make these charbroiled oyster recipe soon. It will definitely impress you family and friends at your next BBQ.
Charbroiled Oyster Ingredients
Oysters- Blue Point oysters are usually what's available to me at my local grocery store but use your favorite.
Butter- This makes anything better am I right? Unsalted butter is recommended because other ingredients bring salt.
Garlic- Fresh garlic adds tons of flavor to the oysters.
Lemon- Seafood and lemon goes together like peas and carrots. The acidity helps cut through the fat from all the butter used.
Parmesan Cheese- This salty goodness is what makes this recipe special.
Liquids- Worcestershire sauce adds umami while the hot sauce adds more flavor than heat since there isn't a bunch. If you want some added quick add more at the end.
Let's Make Some Delicious Charbroiled Oysters!
In a medium bowl, combine butter, 2 teaspoons parsley, grated parmesan, garlic, worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Set to the side.
Shuck oysters. If you have a place that will shuck them for you and leave them on the half shell, even better to cut down prep time.
Take a heaping spoonful of the seasoned butter and put on top of the oysters. This will ensure there is a generous portion of the sauce on each oyster to cook in.
Place oysters on a charcoal grill. Make sure it's on the hottest part of the grill. If you only have a gas grill you can still make this recipe. Just make sure it's on high heat and on the hottest spot. Close lid and cook for 5 minutes.
You will know it's done when the oyster's edges curl and the garlic butter sauce is bubbling.
Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Optional is tabasco sauce. To make it more of a filling meal serve with hot french bread.
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New Orleans Charbroiled Oysters
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oysters shucked, on half shell
- 1 stick butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tsp parsley divided
- 1 lemon 1/2 juiced, 1/2 wedges
- 1 tsp worscestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine butter, 2 teaspoons parsley, grated parmesan, garlic, worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Set to the side.
- Shuck oysters.If you have a place that will shuck them for you and leave them on the half shell, even better to cut down prep time.
- Take a heaping spoonful of the seasoned butter and put on top of the oysters. This will ensure there is a generous portion of the sauce on each oyster to cook in.
- Place oysters on a charcoal grill. Make sure it's on the hottest part of the grill. If you only have a gas grill you can still make this recipe. Just make sure it's on high heat and on the hottest spot. Close lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- You will know it's done when the oyster's edges curl and the garlic butter sauce is bubbling. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
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