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How to make Grilled Oysters

Oysters are a summertime treat we both love, not only for their taste, but for their nutritional benefits as well. They can be eaten raw (my favorite when we’re at the beach!) or cooked. Hayley enjoys them smoked, on top of a grain-free cracker with some non-dairy spread, too. They are delicious and good for you, so we try to incorporate them into our meals when we can.

 

Oysters are a great source of zinc, iron, calcium, selenium, vitamin A and vitamin B12

 

Fresh summer oysters are really tasty on the grill, especially with a simple butter garlic sauce (and infused with the bright flavors of our Seafood Seasoning!) Below, you’ll see the “dangerous way” to shuck the oyster, not using any gloves or a towel. Luckily, neither of us got hurt during this process.

 

 

How to Shuck an Oyster

Shucking the top shell from the oysters is the hardest part of this recipe, and takes a good knife and some patience. You can see the knife we used below. It’s a sturdy, thick-bladed knife that can adequately pry open the calcified shell of the oyster. You can try a paring knife if it has a thick blade, but don’t insert anything expensive into the shell because it might get ruined (no Shun, Global, or Wusthof knives!) Also, a butter knife won’t get the job done. The knife needs a good point!

 

Insert the knife near the hinged pointy end of the bivalve. Work the knife back and forth until it’s inserted. Once you have about 1/2″ in, twist to pry open the shell. You’ll also need to use the knife to separate the oyster from its shell, sliding the knife along the flat shell. Leave the soft flesh and the juices inside the cupped shell.

 

 

Mix together softened butter, pressed garlic, and a teaspoon of our organic Seafood Seasoning in a mixing bowl. This will form a compound butter that you’ll spoon over the top of the raw oyster.

 

 

 
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Heat your grill to medium high heat. Once it reaches 400F, place the oysters carefully on the grate, trying to ensure the tops of the shells are level so they don’t spill as they cook.

 

 

After 5-7 minutes, the soft edges of the oyster will begin to curl, and become fully opaque. Carefully remove them from the grill with tongs, again ensuring you don’t spill the butter garlic sauce.

 

 

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. We hope you love these oysters, and have a chance to enjoy them before the end of summer! There are still 6 weeks left, so you have your mission!

 

Cheers,
Bill & Hayley

 

Grilled Butter Garlic Oysters

Oysters are a lovely summer dish, raw or cooked. If we're at the beach, we love them fresh and raw. If we're at home, we love them grilled! This method using three simple ingredients (butter, garlic, and our Seafood Seasoning), is hands-down the easiest way to prepare them. Honestly, the hardest part about this recipe is shucking the oysters!

Serves: 2

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Ingredients

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
  1. Clean the oysters: run them under cold water and give them a light scrub with a brush.
  2. Shuck the oysters. Use a sturdy knife and insert it near the hinge of the shell. I've seen techniques where you keep a towel wrapped around your other hand ... do what you need to do to protect this hand. Once the knife is inserted, twist the blade to pry the shell open. You may need to do this in several places. As the top pries off, use the knife to separate the oyster from its shell. Discard the top, flatter shell, leaving the oyster inside the cupped shell.
  3. Heat your grill to medium high heat (about 400F).
  4. Place the softened butter into a mixing bowl. Add the pressed garlic and Primal Palate Seafood Seasoning. Mix to combine.
  5. Add a small spoonful to the top of each oyster.
  6. Grill the oysters for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges of the oyster begin to curl and the meat is opaque. Carefully remove from the grill, taking care not to spill the garlic butter sauce.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
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