Grilled Oysters with Roasted Green Chile

Oysters may sound like a special occasion dish, but this way of cooking them is so simple you’ll want to make this recipe every night. Ultimately, oysters are going to taste like whatever you season them with, so for the below Grilled Oysters with Roasted Green Chile recipe, you can expect a savory, heated flavor. You can even add a little bit of lemon juice to the oysters to enhance the green chile and enjoy this simple seafood triumph.

How to Grill Oysters

Though you typically eat oysters raw, grilling them is a way to access a whole new flavor profile. For this recipe, we used oysters with their shells already open but another way to approach grilling is to let them soften until the top shell slides off and they’re sitting on the grill open-face. When the liquid inside of them starts to bubble, that means the oysters are ready for your slurping pleasure. Just be careful, as they may be hot!

Grilled Oysters with Roasted Green Chile

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• Author: Gabe Gomez

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Description

Turn a luxury dish into something you can enjoy every day!

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Ingredients

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• 24 fresh oysters, cleaned and half-shelled
• 1 cup finely chopped freshly roasted green chile
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon wedges (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and diced green chiles. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Arrange the oysters on the grill with the flat side facing up. Grill them for approximately 2 minutes until they slightly firm up and the edges curl, taking care not to overcook.
4. Spoon a generous amount of the green chile mixture over each oyster.
5. Close the grill lid and continue cooking the oysters for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Once grilled, carefully transfer the oysters to a serving platter.
7. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the grilled oysters. For a touch of acidity, add a splash of lemon juice. Enjoy warm.

Recipe by Gabe Gomez
Food by Kristen Palmer
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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