Barbequed oysters are a delightful seafood dish that combines the smoky flavors of grilling with the briny sweetness of fresh oysters. This classic recipe can be traced back to the Gulf Coast region of the United States, where it is often enjoyed as a casual meal or party appetizer. The simplicity of the dish allows the natural flavors of the oysters to shine, while the barbeque sauce adds a tangy and savory element. Whether you prefer a traditional charcoal grill or a more modern gas grill, this versatile recipe can be easily adapted to suit your preferences. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of barbequed oysters!
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SPICY BARBECUED OYSTERS
If you're intimidated by shucking oysters--this recipe for barbecued oysters is for you. When you grill them, steam builds up inside the shells until they pop open. Then you slather a little garlicky red barbecue sauce on each oyster, put them back on the grill to get hot and bubbly, and you're done. At a party, bring your oysters to the grill and show your guests how it's done so they can barbecue their own.
Provided by John Ash
Categories Healthy Oyster Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it softens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in chili sauce (or ketchup), lemon juice and hot sauce.
- Bring oysters along with the sauce, a cutting board, an oven mitt, tongs and an oyster knife (or other small knife) to the grill.
- Place oysters flat-side up on the grill rack. Close the lid and grill until the top shell pops open, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the oysters to the cutting board with tongs, keeping them as level as possible so the oyster "liquor" (salty seawater) doesn't spill out.
- Wear the oven mitt to hold the oyster and use the knife to remove the top shell, cutting the oyster away from the top shell and leaving it in the bottom shell. Periodically wipe your knife clean. Discard the top shells. Spoon about 1 teaspoon sauce onto each oyster. Return the oysters to the grill, close the lid and grill until the sauce is bubbling, 2 to 4 minutes more. Serve with small forks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 228 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BARBECUED OYSTERS
Perhaps nothing so perfectly captures the sweet, salty essence of the sea as an oyster on the half shell. The Hog Island Oyster Company in Marshall, California, harvests some of the most delicious oysters in the United States. Michael Watchorn, shares one of his favorite recipes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat a gas grill to high. Place rock salt in a saucepan, and place on grill until heated through.
- Place oysters curved side down on grill. Cook until beginning to open, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, remove from grill and remove top shell.
- Divide the barbecue sauce between 6 of the oysters. Divide the compound butter between remaining 6 oysters. Return to grill until heated through, and butter is melted.
- Spread rock salt onto a serving platter. Arrange oysters on salt. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
GRILLED OYSTERS
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h11m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl combine all ingredients except the oysters and mix thoroughly to combine. Transfer butter mixture to a piece of plastic wrap and roll up to form a tight log and freeze until firm.
- Preheat a grill to high.
- Place the washed oyster shells on a baking sheet and top each shell with 1 oyster. Remove the butter from the freezer and unwrap. Slice the butter into 24 rounds and place 1 round on top of each oyster. Place the oysters on the preheated grill and cook until the oysters are just cooked through, curled around the edges and the butter is melted and bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
BARBECUED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC, PAPRIKA & PARMESAN BUTTER
Pep up your barbecue with these wonderfully meaty molluscs, bubbling in a smoky spiced garlic butter. Use large green-shelled mussels instead, if you like
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Snack, Starter
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the butter until it's completely soft, then add the remaining ingredients. Lay a piece of cling film out on a clean work surface. Spoon the butter into the centre, then roll up tightly into a sausage shape. Keep in the fridge until ready to use. Will keep for a week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Light the barbecue and let it burn until the coals are glowing whitehot. Now shuck your oysters. Fold a tea towel into a strip and lie it on a firmly positioned chopping board (held in place underneath by some damp kitchen towel). Put the oysters on the towel, curved-side down, and wrap the tea towel over to sandwich it. Use a strong knife, preferably a shucking knife, to firmly pierce the hinge of the oyster, then turn it to open the oyster until you hear it pop. Work the knife around the edge of the shell, being careful not to cut into the oyster, until you can remove the lid. Disconnect the oyster from its shell on the bottom so it slides out easily.
- Slice a round of the butter on top of each oyster and put on the barbecue, grilling for 6 mins or until bubbling. Serve with some chunks of bread to mop up the juices, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
BARBECUED OYSTERS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except oysters in a small mixing bowl. Shuck oysters and discard their top shells. Place on a preheated grill and spoon a small amount of the butter mixture onto each one. Close lid and grill for 2 minutes until the edges of the oysters just begin to curl. Transfer to a rock salt-lined platter and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
GRILLED BARBECUED OYSTERS
Cooking Light is responsible for this recipe. DH loves oysters, so he is really looking forward to these.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Oysters
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small saucepan, and stir well.
- Prepare grill.
- Place saucepan containing sauce on grill rack. Place the oysters on grill rack, and grill 5 min or so until a few oysters begin to open.
- Remove oysters from heat. Carefully open oysters, leaving on the half shell.
- Sprinkle oysters with parsley, and drizzle with sauce.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 300, Sodium 1700.2, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 57.5
HOW TO GRILL OYSTERS
SUPER simple!!! Serve with a squeeze of lemon, BBQ sauce, cocktail sauce, horseradish, salsa. . .you name it! No shucking required. NOTE: make sure you buy LARGE oysters, as they are quite small when cooked and also make sure your heat is on HIGH or else the shells won't pop open. 2 dozen oysters will serve 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course. Recipe from Steven Raichlen's How to Grill.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Healthy
Time 6m
Yield 2 dozen, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat grill to high (very important, otherwise they will not get hot enough to pop open the shells).
- Check oysters for freshness by tapping each oyster gently on a work surface to make sure they close their shells when tapped. Discard any oysters that don't close.
- Place the oysters on the grate with the deeper shell down to hold in the juices.
- Grill for 5-8 minutes. Remove each oyster from the grill the second the shell pops open (even if it is ever so slightly open) dumping out the juices onto the coals. Do not delay in removing them from the grill, as they will cook up to nothing!
- Pry off top shells with an oven mitt, pull the oyster off of the top shell. Dump out juices, return oyster to the shell and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 150, Sodium 318, Carbohydrate 14.8, Protein 28.4
GRILLED OYSTERS WITH CHIPOTLE BUTTER
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place butter in a small bowl. Stir in chipotle pepper and set aside.
- Grill oysters for 4 minutes. Transfer oysters to a plate. Spoon chipotle butter over the oysters and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 214.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 786.4 mg
BARBECUED OYSTERS WITH BACON AND GARLIC BUTTER
Smoky bacon and barbecue sauce perfectly balance the oysters' briny flavor in this easy-to-make recipe from chef Chris Schlesinger. Also try:Grilled Clams with Garlic, White Wine, and Tomatoes; Southeast Asian-Style Grilled Shrimp with Aromatic Herbs
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Serves 12 as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, lemon juice, and garlic; set aside.
- Preheat a grill: If using a charcoal grill, make a fire in your grill with the coals placed off to one side. When the coals are completely covered in gray ash, hold your hand about 5 inches above the grill grid; count how many seconds you can comfortably leave it there. When you can hold it there for 3 to 4 seconds, you have medium heat and are ready to grill. If you are using a gas grill, heat the grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed. Before beginning to cook, reduce the temperature by turning the knobs to medium-high.
- Place oysters on grill near, but not directly over, coals. Top each oyster with 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce and 1 teaspoon butter mixture. Cook until oysters start to ruffle around the edges and juice is bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle oysters with bacon and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh oysters: The fresher the oysters, the better they will taste. Look for oysters that are plump and have a briny smell.
- Prepare the oysters properly: Before cooking, shuck the oysters and remove the top shell. Rinse the oysters in cold water to remove any grit or debris.
- Use a hot grill: The grill should be hot enough to sear the oysters quickly. This will help to keep them juicy and prevent them from overcooking.
- Cook the oysters for a short time: Oysters only need to be cooked for a few minutes per side. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
- Use a variety of toppings: There are many different toppings that you can use on grilled oysters. Some popular options include butter, garlic, cheese, bacon, and herbs.
Conclusion:
Grilled oysters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They can be enjoyed by people of all ages and are perfect for any occasion. With a little practice, you can grill oysters like a pro and impress your friends and family.
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