Grilled (or Broiled) Oysters with a Sriracha Lime Butter Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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by: melissav

January26,2010

4.4

5 Ratings

  • Serves At least 2 dozen oysters

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Author Notes

Although I love my oysters raw, sometimes a grilled oyster is a nice change. The oysters are topped with a yummy spicy citrus butter that still allows the flavor of the oysters to come through. The butter is also great as a dipping sauce for crab legs and lobster. - melissav —melissav

Test Kitchen Notes

We wish more people would grill or broil oysters -- it's so easy and the quick blast of heat concentrates the oysters' brine and browns their tips without drying them out. Here you mash up butter with Sriracha, shallots, lime juice and cilantro and as the oysters cook -- we broiled them -- the flavorful butter melts and poaches the plump little bivalves. We think the butter would also be pretty great on clams, fish, shrimp, crab and even corn. One detail to keep in mind: the lime juice just will not mash into the butter, so just spoon the juices over the oysters after dabbing them with the butter. - A&M —The Editors

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What You'll Need

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cupbutter, softened
  • 1 teaspoonSriracha
  • 2 teaspoonsshallots, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoonlime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 2 teaspoonscilantro, minced
  • oysters on the half shell
Directions
  1. Mix the butter with the shallots, sriracha, lime, salt, and cilantro. Let set up in the fridge. It doesn't have to set up completely but it should be more solid than liquid
  2. Meanwhile, heat the grill (or broiler) until very hot.
  3. Toss each oyster with a dollop of butter.
  4. Grill (or broil) for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Enjoy! But be careful as the shells will be very hot.

Tags:

  • American
  • Butter
  • Cilantro
  • Shallot
  • Oyster
  • Seafood
  • Broil
  • Serves a Crowd
  • Grill/Barbecue
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Entree
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41 Reviews

AlwaysHungry December 24, 2022

Super tasty!! Great balance of acidity and just a tinge of heat. The broiler worked great!

T-bone T. October 2, 2020

Ya'll do know that there is a product called Key Lime Pepper from The Spice Hunter and others that mixes in with the butter very nicely. If you want it a little more spicy ad the lime juice at the table but I don't think you're going to need to.

skenny89 January 7, 2018

just a heads up, this website :
https://www.giovannisfishmarket.com/seafood-recipes/blue-point-oysters-grilled-or-broiled.aspx

is using your recipe and photo without crediting you.

cookingwithamy March 17, 2017

Toss each oyster? I'm guessing "top" is what the author meant.

AniaSweets March 2, 2017

These are soooooooo good. Am eating them now and wanna make them for everyone I know!

Meredith G. July 3, 2015

Made this last night with my 8 yr old. Delicious! My son who swore he hated oysters ate four and liked it. Simple..easy to make and doesn't overwhelm the oysters. I will make again.

Dixie June 21, 2015

Just made this recipe for about the 10th time. Delicious as always. Then, we took whole squid bodies, stuffed the butter inside, lightly oiled the outside and added a dash of pepper. Then we threw them on the grill for a hot minute. Whoa! This butter could be our new secret seafood weapon!

alygator July 28, 2014

This is one of those recipes I have been waiting so long to try. As I am on vacation in Wellfleet it seemed like the perfect time! Absolutely delicious! Wonderful recipe. We are already talking about how many oysters we need to buy for tomorrow. This is so easy and so delicious. I know the butter would be so delicious on grilled fish or pasta as well. A+!

Linda D. May 28, 2014

Check out bbqoystergrill.com for a great oyster grilling rack-makes it so easy to cook them on the grill. Your sauce was delicious.

bgebbqfanatic March 11, 2014

This was simple and delicious, just the way I like it. I saw gordon ramsay crumple some tinfoil on a baking sheet and then sink the half shelled oysters into the tinfoil to keep the juices from spilling out, worked a treat.

diannabryan February 12, 2014

This looks amazing and I'm definitely starting off the valetine's day menu with it. Does anyone have a go to lobster risotto recipe?

KarenNB January 26, 2014

Fantastic! Served this fireside with roasted oysters. Big hit!

Seven S. December 30, 2012

When I think of cooked oysters I think of oysters kilpatrick, which is classic but tried and tested. This recipe sounds really refreshing, and the spicy herbed butter with lime looks great for a whole lot of other meats and seafood!

marie.killian.5 December 26, 2012

Oh my these look so good! Als so good is Carothers' Olive Oil! Spanish, extra virgin olive oil at it's best. http://www.carothesoliveoil.com.

Cristina S. May 29, 2012

I just returned from my first trip to San Francisco, where we drove up the coast to Hog Island Oysters. The picture here looks just like the BBQ oysters we tried (and fell in love with) there. They make theirs with two kinds of chili, bourbon and butter. If I ever locate a grill this summer, I might try my hand at both!

greenstate February 15, 2012

I made these for a dinner party and people who profess not to like oysters, loved these. I would suggest using rock salt on the pan as a bed to stabilize the oysters before cooking. You don't want to risk losing any of the delicious, buttery juice because the oysters have tipped over.

pidgeon92 February 14, 2012

Today was my first time shucking an oyster, and it's a PITA. But it was well worth it. These were amazing! I crumpled up some aluminum foil and put it under each oyster on the cookie sheet, so they wouldn't tip over. Some were more done than others (some were much bigger), but they were all delicious.

chop C. February 3, 2012

Pardon my ignorance but I have never grilled an oysters. I was thinking you would grill them closed and then open them up. When I read the instructions then I was thinking you open it and cook it in the half shell? But then it says "toss" each oyster in a dollop of butter. When it says be careful the shells are hot I get lost. You open the shell, take out the oyster, toss it, then put it back in a half shell and grill?
Help.

melissav February 3, 2012

It should say "top" not toss. Sorry for the confusion. You open hte oysters, discard the top shell, put a dab of butter on each and then grill.

Jennifer T. January 8, 2012

Made 2 dozen Blue Points this was on Christmas eve. I added Lime zest in the butter to boost the citrus and squeezed fresh lime juice, too. Will certainly make again. My 8 year old ate 7!

jennvill November 20, 2011

Oh Melly I am so doing this for the big game this weekend! YUM!

Grilled (or Broiled) Oysters with a Sriracha Lime Butter Recipe on Food52 (2024)

FAQs

Are broiled oysters fully cooked? ›

Are broiled oysters fully cooked? Yes—oysters cook quickly. By the time the topping is golden brown, the oysters will be fully cooked throughout.

What do you eat with charbroiled oysters? ›

Perfect Pairings: What to Serve with Oysters
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  2. A Taste of Elegance: Lobster Tails and Lemon Herb Couscous. ...
  3. Crispy Additions: French Baguette and Fried Shrimp. ...
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Are broiled oysters healthy? ›

Cooked oysters retain most of their nutritious elements such as zinc, calcium, iron and Vitamins A, B, C and D. They can be enjoyed in a variety of delicious ways such as charbroiled, grilled, broiled, fried, poached, sautéed and stewed.

How long does it take to grill oysters? ›

Place oysters on a very hot, preheated grill, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the edges of oysters curl slightly. If you can't shuck: Place the oysters, cup side up on a very hot, preheated grill, cover and cook for 1 minute. The oysters should now be slightly open.

Do you grill oysters flat side up or down? ›

For decades we've grilled oysters cupped side down, and told our customers to do the same. This is still the best (and only) way to put the oyster on the grill if you're starting with a topped off oyster.

Why do people grill oysters? ›

Harnessing the power of your grill to open and then simmer an oyster in its shell is pure brilliance. Whereas raw oysters are best left ungarnished, a grilled oyster is cooked and hot and even more delicious simmered in its own briny liquid and bathed in toppings like garlic basil butter or chipotle pepper butter.

What drink pairs well with oysters? ›

Our Top Picks for Oyster Beverage Pairings
  • CHAMPAGNE (AND OTHER DRY SPARKLINE WINES)
  • MUSCADET (AND CRISP WHITE WINES)
  • GUINESS (AND OTHER STOUTS)
  • GIN.
  • CITRUS-BASED NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS.

Are charbroiled oysters safe during pregnancy? ›

Since both Vibrio vulnificus and Toxoplasma gondii cannot survive at high temperatures, thorough cooking of shellfish, including oysters, can be used to prevent infections from these organisms. Because of this, it is safe for women to eat fully cooked oysters and other types of shellfish during pregnancy.

How to tell if an oyster is fully cooked? ›

Look For The Edges To Curl

There's a little trick to knowing when your oysters are done cooking. Take a look at the edges of the oyster. Once they start curling up, it's a sign that they've had enough heat. Don't cook them for too much longer than that and you should be good to go.

How to tell if oysters are undercooked? ›

How Do I Know When Shellfish is Cooked?
  1. Raw shrimp: it will turn pink and become firm.
  2. Live oysters, clams, and mussels: the shells will open when they are done.
  3. Shucked oysters, clams, and mussels: they will become plump and opaque. ...
  4. Scallops: they will turn white or opaque and become firm to the touch.
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Popular in South Carolina and other parts of the country, a steamed oyster is a happy medium between raw and fully cooked. The steam keeps them plump and juicy, so look for larger oysters with a deep cup to hold all the liquid.

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