How To Grill Oysters – 7 Tasty Recipes

Oysters are a good dish that can be eaten as an appetizer before you move to the main course. They are small bites that can be easily taken by people in one go. There are many ways to cook an oyster. You will get many recipes on the Internet. The most proper ones are the most simple which allows the natural taste of the oysters to remain. We have quite a few recipes for you to try. Check them out. 

Recipe 1

Many people just eat the oysters raw with some like and a sprinkle of salt to get the fresh taste of seafood. However, we have a recipe that you can try on the grill. Grilled oysters taste great with that hint of smokiness. They can go around as appetizers and your guests are going to love them and ask for more. 

Ingredients 

Here is the list of ingredients that you are going to need for the recipe. Take a look at them. 

Instructions

The first thing you need to do is to wash the oysters properly. Wash them in cold water and make sure to check them. Toss out the ones that have the shells open. You have to preheat the charcoal or grill you are using to a medium-high temperature. Now place your oysters on the grill with the cupped side down. Don't worry, you don't need to marinate the oyster or anything since they are very good to taste in their natural state. 

Now you have to cook the oysters until the shells are open and the meat is opaque. You need to allow some juices to remain in the moisture for better taste. A dry oyster will feel like eating a rubber band. Small oysters are usually done in 5 minutes and the big ones can take 8 minutes. Remove the oysters from the grill using tongs.

They are going to be hot so don't touch them directly. You have to remove the top shell so that there is easy access. Run a knife along the inside edges of the oyster to shuck and detach them so that your guests don't have to do anything but slurp it down. 

You are then required to serve the oyster with melted butter, hot sauce, and lemon wedges. Your guests can pick any toppings that they want or they can eat the oysters without any condiments. 

Recipe 2

This oyster recipe comes from the horse's mouth: Tommy Cvitanovich, who is the owner of the famous seafood restaurant in New Orleans. He created this recipe when there was an oyster scare going around the community around 20 years ago. He understood the importance of showing people that oysters are perfectly delicious and healthy to be eaten. Fresh oysters were delivered to him and the freshness of the food made the dish very popular. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients 

Here are the ingredients that you are going to need for this recipe.

Instructions 

Gather the ingredients and then preheat the grill sufficiently to a high temperature. You have to melt the butter in a saucepan. Mix garlic, pepper, and oregano with the butter. Now you have to set it aside for a while. This is the dressing or sauce you want with the oysters. Now place the oysters on the hottest part of the grill. The oysters should not be cut loose from the shell because they can fall on the grill. 

Now you need to pour some of the butter mixes into the oysters so that they can overflow and fall on the grill. This can cause some flare-ups. The oysters are perfectly done when the meat begins to curl from the edges. It should not take more than 5 minutes. While the oysters are cooking, mix the grated Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese in a bowl. Remove the oysters from the grill and then garnish them with the cheese mix and some fresh parsley. Serve them to your guests semi-hot. The cheese should meet immediately. 

Recipe 3

This recipe is a baked recipe. You can find this recipe to be one of the best ones on the market. It is flavored with a buttery herb crumb topping. Panko bread crumbs are used for the recipe which makes it very crispy. The lemon juice adds a zing to the oysters. You can use a variety of fresh herbs with the oysters too. You can serve it with lemon wedges. If you have to spread it with a lemon spread then you can go for a lemon salad. There are people who like to have oysters with hot sauce and crackers. 

Ingredients

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Instructions

Gather the ingredients and then position the rack at the center of the oven. Heat it to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Add a layer of rock salt to the rimmed baking sheet. You can also add uncooked rice as an alternative if you are not able to find rock salt. Now you need to wash and scrub the oysters to get rid of any sand or dirt. Then you need to shuck them so that they are easier to eat. Shucking takes some technique so you might want to take a look at an instruction video on shucking if you have never done it before. 

Take a skillet and melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the panko bread crumbs to the butter and let it brown. Keep stirring to prevent any burning. Take it off the heat and set it aside. Now take a down along with 4 tablespoons of butter. Add chives, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the bowl. Mix them thoroughly.

Now top your oysters with a teaspoon of this mixture and then sprinkle some of the buttered crumbs on top of it. Add a bit of paprika on the top too. Now bake the oysters for around 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle some parsley and serve them with lemon wedges. 

Recipe 4

This is a recipe for sauteed oysters. They melt in your mouth and taste heavenly. This is a perfect recipe for a special dinner party with your close friends and loved ones around you. You need to get fresh oysters for this recipe so buy them from a local vendor instead of going to the supermarket. The oysters should not be fishy at all. They should have a sweet sea smell. Here is the recipe that you have been waiting for. 

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients that you are going to need for the cooking of the recipe. 

Instructions

You have to clean and shuck the oysters in the first step. This has to be the most difficult part of the entire recipe because you need to shuck the oysters. It can be a difficult process for many people because it needs to be done with particular finesse. You do not want to destroy the oyster but you want to take it out of the shell. You should do it with a short sharp knife and a kitchen towel. The towel is to protect your hand from the knife. 

Wash the oysters under cold water and brush them so that you can get rid of any dirt or sand from the shells. You should throw away any open oyster. They can be the hotbeds of bacteria and if you do not want to eat them. Throw them out. Now you need to cook the oysters after shocking them. We are stating the obvious but it needed to be said. 

Take a skillet and melt butter in it. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and saute them for around 5 minutes. This should be enough to soften the onions. Add salt and pepper. The tarragon and the wine go in next. Finally, add the oysters to the pan. Cook them for only a few minutes. When the sides begin to curl you can remove them from the heat. You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Enjoy the delicious oysters with your close ones. 

Recipe 5

This is a traditional oyster recipe from Australia. It is known as oysters Kilpatrick and it is a popular method of cooking oysters. In this recipe, the freshly shucked oysters are topped with crispy smoked bacon, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and butter. You can use the grill to cook this recipe. 

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients that you are going to need for this recipe. 

Instructions 

Take a small pan and heat the Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, butter, and Tabasco sauce. You have to mix them until they are combined. Then remove them from the heat. Now fry the bacon in a pan like you usually do for breakfast. It should be cooked till it's crispy. Now you can move it to a paper towel so that it can take off all the excess oil. Then you need to dice them up into small pieces. Make sure that the pieces are small and fine. Now take the oysters and place them in the foil packets so that they do not move around too much. 

Top off each oyster with a spoonful of the sauce that you made and then some of the diced bacon on it. You have to cook it for a few minutes. Arrange it on the serving platter and then enjoy the food. 

Recipe 6

This is a classic recipe known as the Rockefeller. You might have heard about it before and could have tasted it too because it is very common. The breadcrumbs and the buttery sauce are perfect to season the oysters with. This recipe dates back a century and it is still cooked and eaten with joy across the country. Jules Alciatore, of Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans, invented or rather created Rockefeller in 1899. The recipe was created as a replacement for snails that were not available readily at that point. 

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients that you are going to need for the recipe. 

Instructions 

First, you need to melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the celery, scallions, and parsley to the pan. Saute them for 5 minutes and then add Worcestershire and Tabasco. Reduce the heat and then allow it to cook for a few minutes more. We are trying to reduce the sauce so 10 minutes should be sufficient. Add the Pernod and bread crumbs to the mixture. Cook for a period of 5 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Put it in the refrigerator and let it cool. 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Now shuck the oysters into a bowl. Keep the bottom shells as you are going to serve the oysters in that. You can throw away the top ones. You should clean the bottom shells so that there is no debris. Get rid of the excess liquid from the oysters. Arrange the shells on the baking tray lined with rock salt and then place one oyster in each shell. 

Now you have to remove the buttery crumb from the refrigerator and beat it to smoothen the butter and give it a fluffy texture. Now place a spoonful of this mixture on top of each oyster. Pop them in the oven and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. 

Recipe 7

This is the last recipe that we are going to add. No list is complete without fried food. We know that this might be a bit of a controversy for oyster lovers but there are many fans of fried oysters. This is a recipe for a plate of fried oysters for all the fried food lovers out there. The dish is simple to make and it turns out delicious. It is kind of like fried chicken but I think of it as having a seafood flavor. There is no trick to making a good fried oyster with the cornmeal batter. The main thing you need to be careful about is to drain the oysters properly so that you can have the crumbs stick to the food. The less moisture on the oysters, the better the breading is going to stick to it. 

The next thing that is important to note is the steady temperature of the oil. You should go for a thermometer that can hold the temperature of the oil. This is an important part that many people seem to ignore. There is also the need to have an oil with a high smoking point. You can use vegetable, peanut, or canola oil. We have also added a tartar sauce to eat with the fried oysters. Take a look.

Ingredients 

Here are the ingredients that you are going to need for cooking fried oysters. 

For the tartar sauce you are going to need 

Instructions

Take the oysters and then drain them. Make sure to pat them dry with paper towels to get rid of all the moisture from them. Best 2 eggs in a bowl. Add the oysters to the egg and set the bowl aside for 2 minutes. Now you have to combine the cornmeal, sugar, pepper, salt, and flour in a separate bowl. Now take each oyster and then cover it with the dry mixture. Make sure that you are evenly coating all the oysters. 

Now take deep pan and fill it with vegetable oil. Take the time to bring it to a temperature of 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the oysters to the hot oil and do not overcrowd the pan. Fry the oysters until they are golden brown. You will get that satisfying crisp with each bite. We all want that in our fried food. Drain the excess oil in a paper towel and enjoy it with your tartar sauce. It should taste good if it is hot and crispy. Do not let them get cold and soggy. 

To make the tartar sauce you have to combine the mayonnaise with the dill relish, capers, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the green onions and stir it well to mix everything together. You should make the sauce prior to the frying of the oyster. This is going to allow you to get that perfect flavor from the food. Enjoy it with your friends and family. 

How To Select Good Oysters?

We know that all these recipes might have made you hungry. However, all of them require fresh oysters and not a lot of vendors sell them fresh. You might be wondering how you can distinguish between the fresh and the unfresh. To an untrained eye, there is not much of a difference between the two. Here are a few tips that you might need when you are buying your oysters. 

First, you need to find a reputable market that is known for the fresh goods that they sell. Remember that stale oysters will taste fishy and it will ruin the taste of the dish. The oysters should be tightly shut or immediately close when tapped. Smell them to check out if there is any fishy taste to them. The oysters should not be too small. They should be of medium size to get enough meat in your mouth.

If you have a hard time finding fresh oysters then you can go to the supermarket. The meat is not going to be as fresh but something is better than anything. This is kind of a last resort sort of thing so you should be careful with what you are doing. If you are someone who does not like the seafood taste then we recommend going for the fresh ones or not eating it at all. The bad experience of eating oysters can be ingrained in your memory and you will never truly understand the true flavor of a fresh oyster. It should not be too hard to find a local seller. We hope you do find one!

Conclusion

Oysters are such great food which are rich in nutrients and which can give you a lot of good taste. In this article we have listed 7 recipes of cooking oysters. Each one of them are different from the others. We are sure that if you are a fan of oysters then you are going to enjoy every last one of them. You can to ahead and try them if you want but we included the dishes that makes the true flavor of the oysters come out. Thank you so much for sticking around will the very end. Enjoy cooking and eating those fresh oysters in whichever way you want with your friends and family. Happy cooking!