GRILLED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
Servings
3–4 people (10–12 oysters)
Time
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 8–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Main
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10–12 fresh oysters, scrubbed clean
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Rock salt (for stabilizing oysters while grilling)
Garlic butter sauce
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80 g unsalted butter
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6–8 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 small shallot, finely minced (optional)
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tsp fish sauce
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½ tsp sugar
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½ tsp chili flakes or finely chopped fresh chili
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½ tsp black pepper
Garnish
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Chopped scallions
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Fresh chili (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the oysters
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Carefully shuck the oysters, keeping the meat in the deeper shell
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Discard the top shell
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Loosen the oyster meat gently without removing it from the shell
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Place oysters on a tray lined with rock salt to keep them level
Step 2: Make the garlic butter sauce
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Melt butter in a pan over low heat
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Add minced garlic and shallot
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Sauté gently until fragrant and lightly golden (do not burn)
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Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, chili, and black pepper
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Stir well and remove from heat
Step 3: Top the oysters
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Spoon garlic butter generously over each oyster
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Make sure each oyster is fully covered with the sauce
Step 4: Grill
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Preheat grill or oven to 200°C (390°F)
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Grill oysters for 8–10 minutes
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Oysters are done when the sauce bubbles and the edges curl slightly
SERVING
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Garnish with chopped scallions and fresh chili
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Serve immediately while hot
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Best enjoyed with lime wedges, cold beer, or white wine
TEXTURE & FLAVOR
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Oysters: plump, juicy, ocean-sweet
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Sauce: rich, buttery, garlicky with a mild kick
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Overall: savory, indulgent, aromatic
TIPS
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Do not overcook or oysters will become rubbery
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Keep heat moderate to avoid burning garlic
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Can be baked instead of grilled with the same result
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Add grated cheese for a fusion-style variation