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Mardi Gras Grilled Oysters
This simple recipe for New Orleans inspired grilled oysters is drenched with tangy spicy Cajun flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 105 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 dozen oysters in their shell
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ~ ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper depending on how spicy you like it
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped fresh
- hot sauce such as Crystal
Instructions
- Heat the grill to high heat - about 450°-500°.
- Scrub the oyster to remove any mud or grit and rinse under cool water, set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and parsley - stir to combine and remove from heat.
- Place the oysters flat side up on the hot grill (you don't want the oyster liquor to escape -- so make sure the rounded side is resting on the grill grates). Cook on the grill for 3-4 minutes, just until the oysters crack open slightly. Transfer the oysters to a platter.
- Using an oyster shucker, slip the tip of the shucker into the opened crack in the oyster. Run the oyster shucker back to the hinge of the oyster and twist it to open. If the oyster is still attached to the muscle on the shell, run the shucker between the oyster and the muscle to detach, being careful not to spill any of the liquid. Arrange the oysters on a platter and spoon one teaspoon of the butter sauce over each oyster. Garnish with a few drops of your favorite hot sauce (we like Crystal). Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
31mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
475IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2.4mg
(3%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.