Grilled Oysters

By danyell923

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Grilled Oysters
Choose oysters with a deep, round shape—they're better at capturing the oyster liquor and any melted butter than flat ones.

6 servings

Recipe by The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen

Photograph by Christopher Testani

July 2013

Ingredients

• 3 dozen large oysters
• Herb Butter
• Lemon wedges
• Hot sauce

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Scrub oysters. Place, cupped side down, on grate, cover grill, and grill until oysters begin to open, about 2 minutes. Transfer opened oysters to a platter (discard any that do not open). Let cool slightly, then use an oyster knife or screwdriver to pry shells open, keeping cupped side down and retaining as much liquid as possible. Using an oyster knife or paring knife, cut muscles connecting oysters to shells. Serve warm with butter, lemon wedges, and hot sauce.