Best Bbq Oysters And Olives Recipes

Grilled Oysters image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 16 oysters

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chile pepper flakes
Salt
Cracked black pepper
16 whole live oysters

Steps:

Preheat a grill.
Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the parsley, lemon zest and juice, chile pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat.
Place the oysters on the hot grill until they pop, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove the top shells (BBQ gloves make this much easier; a thick kitchen towel is a good substitute). Spoon some sauce over top of each oyster and serve.

Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced dill
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 large fresh oysters on the half shell
Sea salt or fleur de sel

Steps:

Heat a charcoal or gas grill. If using charcoal, make sure you have a full layer of hot coals on the grate.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, garlic, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Place the oysters (oyster-side up!) on a platter. With two small spoons, place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the herbed butter on each oyster. Place lightly crinkled sheets of aluminum foil loosely on the grill grates. Place the oysters on the foil, making sure they're level so the butter doesn't spill out. (The foil keeps the oyster shells from tipping over.) Cover the grill with the lid, making sure the vents are open, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the butter comes to a simmer and the oysters are just heated through. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.