Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRalph & Kacoo'sOysters Recipe

Oysters Recipe

Inspired by Ralph & Kacoo's
Time30m
Serves4

Available grilled, blackened, or fried.

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Ingredients

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Oyster Preparation

Method

Grilled Oysters

  1. 1

    Prep the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Prepare Oysters

    Clean the oysters thoroughly under cool running water and scrub the shells to remove any sand or debris.

  3. 3

    Season Oysters

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture generously over the oysters.

  4. 4

    Grill

    Place the oysters on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they open up and the juices are bubbling. Discard any oysters that do not open.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the oysters from the grill and serve with lemon wedges.

Blackened Oysters

  1. 6

    Prep the Oysters

    Clean the oysters under cool running water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 7

    Season Oysters

    In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and paprika. Rub this mixture over the oysters.

  3. 8

    Heat the Skillet

    Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.

  4. 9

    Cook Oysters

    Once the butter is melted and bubbling, carefully place the oysters in the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are charred and cooked through.

  5. 10

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Fried Oysters

  1. 11

    Prep the Oysters

    Clean the oysters under cool running water and pat them dry.

  2. 12

    Prepare Breading

    In a bowl, whisk the egg. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cornmeal.

  3. 13

    Bread the Oysters

    Dip each oyster in the egg, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure they are well-coated.

  4. 14

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet, heat enough oil for frying over medium-high heat.

  5. 15

    Fry Oysters

    Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded oysters. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.

  6. 16

    Serve

    Serve the fried oysters with your choice of dipping sauce.

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