ROAST OYSTERS AND TOMATO BUTTER
These oysters are a good way to start a festive meal. One reason is that oysters seem to have built-in festivity - even when they were abundant to the point of local glut, they were eaten happily in bars that served only them, festively. The part of this recipe that requires any skill or focus is the shucking. This is a good skill to have anyway, and can't be gotten other than by practicing, meaning an hors d'oeuvre that is both nice for your guests and an exercise in self-edification. Once they've been opened, the oysters need little other attention.
Provided by Tamar Adler
Categories finger foods, appetizer
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the broiler to high. In a small roasting dish or toaster pan, roast the tomatoes for 10 to 12 minutes on the highest rack, until they're blackened in places.
- Spread enough rock salt onto a baking sheet to make a layer into which oysters will firmly sit. While the tomatoes are roasting, shuck the oysters by holding a dish towel in your nondominant hand, and holding the oyster around its rounded tip, with its cup side down, on a counter, then inserting an oyster knife into its hinge, wiggling it in entirely until the hinge gives, and then moving it around. (Even better, watch our video on how to shuck, several times, and then approach the task confidently.) Detach each oyster from its bottom shell. As each is done, secure it in a little well in the rock salt, so that it retains its oyster liquor.
- Leaving the broiler on high, combine the roasted tomatoes with the butter in a blender or food processor or with an immersion blender or with a lot of elbow grease. The resulting mixture will be mottled and ugly but will melt to glossy perfection. Stir in the shallot.
- Place a 1/2 teaspoon dollop of tomato butter into each oyster. Place the tray into the oven, and broil until the tomato butter is melted and the oyster is beginning to darken and curl around its edges, around 8 to 12 minutes. Serve very hot, immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 437 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Muneer Lali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The oysters are always cooked perfectly and the tomato butter is so delicious. I love serving this dish with a side of roasted potatoes.
Music Talented
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party. The oysters are easy to prepare and they're always a hit with my guests. I love serving them with a side of lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
MD Anis
[email protected]These oysters were delicious! The tomato butter was so flavorful and the oysters were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.
Anjan Muktan
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to cook oysters and this recipe caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The oysters were cooked perfectly and the tomato butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Jessica Tienda
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The oysters are elegant and the tomato butter is so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.
Supreme Gammer
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The oysters are always cooked perfectly and the tomato butter is so delicious. I love serving this dish with a side of roasted potatoes.
Question Jolly
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party. The oysters are easy to prepare and they're always a hit with my guests. I love serving them with a side of lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Chloe Rodgers
[email protected]These oysters were delicious! The tomato butter was so flavorful and the oysters were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.
uf Forhad (UF KING)
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to cook oysters and this recipe caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The oysters were cooked perfectly and the tomato butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Haider Jaleel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The oysters are always cooked perfectly and the tomato butter is so delicious. I love serving this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.
Alc Jihad
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The oysters are elegant and the tomato butter is so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.
Shahnaz khan
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The oysters were delicious and the tomato butter was amazing. I served them with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Peter Max
[email protected]These oysters were a hit! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The tomato butter was rich and flavorful, and the oysters were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.