Wood Oven Roasted Oysters Recipe
Fresh Gulf oysters, tasso garlic butter, Romano cheese
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Tasso Garlic Butter
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Oysters
Rinse the fresh Gulf oysters under cold running water to remove any sand or debris. Scrub the shells with a brush to ensure they are clean.
- 2
Make Tasso Garlic Butter
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the finely chopped tasso ham and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly crisp. Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Oysters for Roasting
Preheat your wood oven to a temperature of about 400°F (200°C). Carefully open each oyster using an oyster knife, discarding the top shell. Arrange the oysters on a baking tray or cast-iron skillet.
- 4
Add Tasso Garlic Butter
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the prepared tasso garlic butter onto each oyster, ensuring it covers the meat.
- 5
Add Cheese Topping
Sprinkle a generous amount of grated Romano cheese over each oyster.
Cooking
- 6
Roast the Oysters
Place the baking tray or skillet with the oysters into the preheated wood oven. Roast for about 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the oysters are slightly curled.
Serving
- 7
Serve Hot
Remove the oysters from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Serve them hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
