Inspired by a New Orleans favorite, these oysters are doused with a garlic butter sauce. Adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before cooking would make this appetizer even more decadent!
Charbroiled Oysters in Garlic Butter Sauce
Makes 24
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 24 fresh Gulf oysters on half shell
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, to serve
- Garnish: chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, place butter and garlic. Heat on high until mixture begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar. Set aside.
- Preheat grill to very high heat (450°).
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, place oysters in shell, making shells as level as possible. In a small bowl, stir together salt and peppers; sprinkle evenly onto oysters. Spoon butter mixture on top.
- Carefully place oysters on grate at center of grill. Grill, uncovered, until oyster edges curl, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve with lemon wedges. Garnish with chives, if desired.
Notes
INDOOR ALTERNTIVE
Preheat oven to broil, placing oven rack 3 to 4 inches from heat source. Arrange oysters in shell on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Prepare oysters as indicated. Broil until oyster edges curl, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve as directed.
Preheat oven to broil, placing oven rack 3 to 4 inches from heat source. Arrange oysters in shell on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Prepare oysters as indicated. Broil until oyster edges curl, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve as directed.
