Vietnamese Grilled Oysters with Scallion Oil (Hàu Nướng Mỡ Hành)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    3 people

  • Calories

    162 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Vietnamese

Vietnamese Grilled Oysters with Scallion Oil (Hàu Nướng Mỡ Hành)

Grilled oysters on the half-shelf make excellent appetizers because they are easy to cook, tasty and healthy. These Vietnamese-style grilled oysters (hàu nướng mỡ hành) are flavorful and beautiful to look at with the addition of scallion oil and roasted peanuts.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 fresh oysters
  • 2-3 tablespoons neutral-flavored cooking oil
  • 4 stalks of scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced (about ½-⅔ cup, 30-40g)
  • a small pinch of salt
  • ¼-⅓ cup roasted peanuts, lightly crushed (about 40-50g, or substitute with fried shallots)
  • sriracha or your favorite hot sauce (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Scrub oysters under running water. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add oil and when oil is heated, add scallions and salt. Stir and cook for a few seconds until fragrant and scallions are soft, then transfer the scallion oil to a clean bowl.
  3. Use an oyster knife to shuck the oysters and put on a wired rack.
  4. Heat a grill pan, gas grill or charcoal grill to medium high – high heat. Place oysters on the grill, close the grill or cover the grill pan and cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Open and top each oyster with ½ teaspoon – 1 teaspoon scallion oil. Cover and cook for another 1-2 minutes until just cooked through. Cooking time depends on the size of the oysters.
  6. Transfer grilled oysters to serving plates and top with a generous amount of roasted peanuts. Serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce (optional).
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Notes

  • This recipe can serve 2-3 people. 
  • You can follow the instructions and watch the video on how to shuck oysters on Serious Eats.
  • Try not to overcook the oysters or they will not be juicy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 162IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 162IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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