Grilled Chili Butter Oysters Recipe

Inspired by Jarocho

Time30m

Serves4

Smothered in chili infused butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water to remove any debris or sand. Use a brush if necessary to clean the shells thoroughly.
2
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck each oyster by inserting the knife into the hinge and twisting to open. Place the shucked oysters on a tray with the deeper shell facing up.

3
Prepare the Chili Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped fresh chili peppers and minced garlic cloves to the melted butter.
4
Infuse the Butter
Allow the butter to simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and the chili flavor infuses the butter. Do not let the garlic burn.
5
Season the Butter
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

6
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C).
7
Grill the Oysters
Using a spoon, drizzle a generous amount of the chili butter over each shucked oyster. Place the oysters directly on the grill grate or on a grill-safe tray.
8
Cook the Oysters
Grill the oysters for about 5-7 minutes, or until the edges of the oysters start to curl and the butter is bubbling.
9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the grilled oysters from the grill and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot, with extra chili butter on the side if desired.