Description
Ina Garten’s grilled oysters with lemon dill butter offer a luxurious seafood experience from coastal kitchens. Grill masters can easily prepare this delicate dish with fresh oysters, bright herbs, and rich butter for an elegant appetizer that impresses guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 large fresh oysters (shucked and on the half shell)
- ¼ lb (115g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp (5g) minced garlic
- 1 tsp (5g) minced fresh dill
- 1 tsp (5g) grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Sea salt or fleur de sel (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, ensuring even temperature distribution across the cooking surface.
- Herb Butter Creation: Whip butter with garlic, dill, lemon zest, and juice in an electric mixer until smoothly blended, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Oyster Preparation: Position oysters on a sheet pan, generously topping each with herbed butter mixture.
- Grilling Setup: Construct a stable cooking platform by crumpling aluminum foil across grill grates to support oyster shells.
- Cooking Process: Transfer butter-laden oysters onto foil, close grill lid with ventilation open, and cook for 2-3 minutes until butter bubbles and oysters are thoroughly heated.
- Serving: Plate grilled oysters, garnish with premium sea salt, and serve immediately while hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Maintain Grill Balance: Create a stable surface by crumpling aluminum foil to prevent oyster shells from tipping and losing precious butter.
- Butter Preparation Tip: Ensure butter is thoroughly softened and blended to achieve a smooth, even distribution of herbs and seasonings across each oyster.
- Precise Cooking Time: Watch carefully during the 2-3 minute grilling window to prevent overcooking, which can make oysters rubbery and tough.
- Serving Strategy: Serve oysters immediately after grilling to capture the peak of flavor and temperature, preserving the delicate texture and aromatic herb butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg