Description
Creole grilled oysters bring Louisiana’s coastal passion to your dinner table with bold spices and fresh seafood. Grill masters and shellfish enthusiasts will savor these zesty, herb-infused mollusks that deliver authentic Southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 dozen oysters in their shells
- 6 tbsps (90 g / 3 oz) butter, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g / 1 oz) grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 4 tsp Creole seasoning
- 2 tbsps (30 mL / 1 fl oz) parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Compound Butter Creation: Blend softened butter with Creole seasoning, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic until a uniform, aromatic mixture develops smoothly.
- Shell Preparation: Thoroughly scrub oyster shells under running water with a stiff brush, eliminating all sand and debris for pristine presentation.
- Oyster Shucking: Carefully open each oyster, preserving the deeper shell half and retaining the natural oyster liqueur to maintain authentic flavor and moisture.
- Grill Preheating: Ignite the outdoor grill to 500°F (260°C), establishing an intense cooking environment for delicate seafood preparation.
- Initial Grilling Stage: Position oysters on a foil-lined tray, strategically arranging to maximize heat exposure and prevent potential shell fracturing.
- Butter and Cheese Application: After 5-7 minutes of initial grilling, top each oyster with compound butter, allowing complete melting, then sprinkle Pecorino Romano cheese generously.
- Final Grilling: Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, monitoring the transformation of cheese into a golden-brown crust while ensuring comprehensive flavor integration and optimal caramelization.
Notes
- Prep Shell Carefully: Always clean oyster shells thoroughly to remove sand and prevent gritty texture, using a stiff brush under running water.
- Control Grill Temperature: Maintain exact 500°F heat for perfect cooking, which ensures crispy exterior and tender oyster meat without overcooking.
- Watch Butter Melting: Monitor compound butter’s integration closely, as it adds rich flavor and prevents potential burning during the grilling process.
- Cheese Topping Technique: Sprinkle Pecorino Romano evenly and watch carefully during final grilling stage to achieve golden-brown crust without scorching.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 172 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg