Two Easy Oyster Appetizers

Enjoy not one, but two fabulous ridiculously easy oyster appetizers from IOY student, Julie Woods. NMF, Julie!

ROASTED OYSTERS PARMESAN

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12-24 oysters, shucked and rinsed

Butter Mixture:

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature or melted

  • 2 cloves garlic, grated

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano or Romano (or a mixture)

  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (approx 1/2 lemon)

  • Salt, pepper and cayenne to taste

PROCEDURE:

  • Preheat broiler on high.

  • Place oysters in a broiler-safe baking dish and divide the butter mixture evenly atop the oysters.

  • Broil for 4-6 minutes, or until the edges of the oysters curl up.

  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the buttery goodness.

CHIPOTLE LIME OYSTERS

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12-24 oysters, shucked and rinsed

Butter Mixture:

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened but not melted

  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or Pete’s Hot Sauce, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons finely minced shallots

  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice

  • 2 Tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 teaspoons minced cilantro

PROCEDURE:

  1. Preheat the broiler on high.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk ingredients.

  3. Place oysters in a broiler-safe baking dish and divide the butter mixture evenly atop the oysters.

  4. Broil for 4 minutes (5-6 minutes for larger oysters), or until the edges curl up.

  5. Top with a dash of hot sauce and cilantro and serve with crusty bread.

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