Grilled Pop-Up Oysters
Fresh oysters grilled until they pop open, topped with a flavorful compound butter made with shallots, herbs, and a splash of sherry. This elegant appetizer combines the briny taste of oysters with aromatic herbs and a hint of heat.
2 servings
8 min
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- •1 small small shallot, minced
- •2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- •1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- •1 teaspoon dry Sherry or brandy
- •1 teaspoon sharp hot sauce such as Tabasco
- •1 pinch Salt
- •1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
- •6 medium medium oysters
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a small bowl, blend together butter, shallot, sage, chives, Sherry, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
5 min
- 2.
Light a grill. Put oysters, flat side up, over a hot fire and grill until oysters pop open, 2-3 minutes. As they open, carefully transfer to a plate, keeping juices in shell. Take off top shell, add a dab of butter mixture, and serve right away.
3 min
