Barbacoa-grilled Oysters Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pecorino Romano, garlic butter, lemon

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Use a scrub brush if necessary.
2
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic cloves and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
4
Grill the Oysters
Place the cleaned oysters on the grill, cup side down, and close the lid. Grill for about 5 minutes or until the oysters start to open.
5
Add Garlic Butter and Cheese
Carefully open the oysters and spoon a generous amount of the garlic butter mixture into each oyster. Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese.
6
Finish Grilling
Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

7
Serve the Oysters
Remove the oysters from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve while warm.