Grilled Pop-Up Oysters Recipe

Grilled Pop-Up Oysters Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon dry Sherry or brandy
  • 1 teaspoon sharp hot sauce such as Tabasco
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 medium oysters
  1. In a small bowl, blend together butter, shallot, sage, chives, Sherry, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Light a grill. Put oysters, flat side up, over a hot fire and grill until oysters pop open, 2-3 minutes. As they open, carefully transfer to a plate, keeping juices in shell. Take off top shell, add a dab of butter mixture, and serve right away.