GRILLED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

Servings

3–4 people (10–12 oysters)

Time

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 8–10 minutes

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INGREDIENTS

Main

• 10–12 fresh oysters, scrubbed clean

• Rock salt (for stabilizing oysters while grilling)

Garlic butter sauce

• 80 g unsalted butter

• 6–8 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 1 small shallot, finely minced (optional)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp fish sauce

• ½ tsp sugar

• ½ tsp chili flakes or finely chopped fresh chili

• ½ tsp black pepper

Garnish

• Chopped scallions

• Fresh chili (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare the oysters

• Carefully shuck the oysters, keeping the meat in the deeper shell

• Discard the top shell

• Loosen the oyster meat gently without removing it from the shell

• Place oysters on a tray lined with rock salt to keep them level

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Step 2: Make the garlic butter sauce

• Melt butter in a pan over low heat

• Add minced garlic and shallot

• Sauté gently until fragrant and lightly golden (do not burn)

• Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, chili, and black pepper

• Stir well and remove from heat

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Step 3: Top the oysters

• Spoon garlic butter generously over each oyster

• Make sure each oyster is fully covered with the sauce

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Step 4: Grill

• Preheat grill or oven to 200°C (390°F)

• Grill oysters for 8–10 minutes

• Oysters are done when the sauce bubbles and the edges curl slightly

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SERVING

• Garnish with chopped scallions and fresh chili

• Serve immediately while hot

• Best enjoyed with lime wedges, cold beer, or white wine

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TEXTURE & FLAVOR

• Oysters: plump, juicy, ocean-sweet

• Sauce: rich, buttery, garlicky with a mild kick

• Overall: savory, indulgent, aromatic

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TIPS

• Do not overcook or oysters will become rubbery

• Keep heat moderate to avoid burning garlic

• Can be baked instead of grilled with the same result

• Add grated cheese for a fusion-style variation