Wood Grilled East Coast Oysters Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Prepare the Oysters

   Start by cleaning the oysters thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or sand. Scrub the shells with a brush if necessary.

2. 2

   Make the Garlic and Red Chile Butter

   In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and red chile flakes, stirring occasionally until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the Gremolata

   Finely chop the fresh parsley and mix it with lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.

4. 4

   Preheat the Grill

   Prepare your wood grill by lighting it up and allowing the flames to die down until you have a hot, steady heat. If using charcoal, let the coals burn until they are covered in white ash.

5. 5

   Grill the Oysters

   Place the cleaned oysters on the grill, flat side up. Spoon a small amount of the garlic and red chile butter onto each oyster. Close the grill lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the oysters begin to curl at the edges and the butter is bubbling.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove the oysters from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Top each oyster with a sprinkle of gremolata. Serve immediately while they are hot.