Thai Barbecued Oysters
Fire up the grill and get ready to dazzle your taste buds with Thai Barbecued Oysters, a smoky, savory, and zesty fusion of fresh seafood and bold Thai-inspired flavors. Each oyster is grilled to perfection in its own shell, then bathed in a luscious garlic-chili butter infused with lime juice, fish sauce, and a hint of brown sugar for a perfect balance of heat and tanginess. Garnished with cilantro and scallions, these oysters are a feast for both the eyes and the palate, served with lime wedges for a bright finishing touch. Perfect as an appetizer or sophisticated party dish, this quick and easy recipe brings together the freshness of the ocean and the vibrant spices of Thai cuisine in just 30 minutes. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or indulging in a gourmet treat for yourself, these barbecued oysters are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces fresh oysters (in the shell)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 piece Thai bird's eye chili (or red chili)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil (or neutral oil)
- 4 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Scrub and rinse the oyster shells under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Finely mince the garlic and the Thai bird's eye chili. Add them to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Cook for another 30 seconds until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside.
Carefully shuck the oysters. Hold each oyster in a folded kitchen towel with the flat side up and use an oyster knife to pry the shell open. Discard the top shell and loosen the oyster meat in the bottom shell, being careful to preserve the juice.
Place the oysters on the grill, balancing them on the grates to keep the juices from spilling. Grill for 4-5 minutes, or until the oysters begin to curl slightly around the edges.
Using a spoon, drizzle about 1 teaspoon of the butter sauce over each oyster while they are on the grill. Allow them to cook for an additional minute to absorb the flavors.
Remove the oysters from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Sprinkle the grilled oysters with chopped cilantro and sliced scallions.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.8 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 724 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 3606 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 87.1 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 96.0 mcg | 480% | |
| Calcium | 773 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 81.1 mg | 451% | |
| Potassium | 2145 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
