Grilled Oysters With Spiced Tequila Butter Recipe

Name: Grilled Oysters With Spiced Tequila Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup small to medium sage leaves, plus 36 small leaves, for garnish; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tequila; Kosher salt; Rock salt, for serving; 3 dozen medium oysters, scrubbed

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup small to medium sage leaves, plus 36 small leaves, for garnish
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons tequila
Kosher salt
Rock salt, for serving
3 dozen medium oysters, scrubbed

1
In a skillet, toast the fennel seeds and crushed red pepper over moderate heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a mortar and let cool completely. With a pestle, grind the spices to a coarse powder; transfer to a bowl.
2
In the same skillet, cook 3 1/2 tablespoons of the butter over moderate heat until it starts to brown, 2 minutes. Add the 1/4 cup of sage and cook, turning once, until crisp, 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the sage to a plate. Pour the browned butter into the bowl with the spices. Repeat with the remaining butter and the 36 sage leaves; reserve the leaves for garnish.
3
Add the first batch of fried sage leaves to the mortar and crush them with the pestle. Add the crushed sage to the butter along with the oregano, lemon juice and tequila and season with salt. Keep warm.
4
Light a grill. Line a platter with rock salt. Grill the oysters, flat side up, over high heat until they open, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard the flat top shell and place the oysters on the rock salt, being careful not to spill their liquor. Spoon the warm tequila butter over the oysters, garnish each one with a crisp sage leaf and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup small to medium sage leaves, plus 36 small leaves, for garnish, and more.

Yes, Grilled Oysters With Spiced Tequila Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Oysters With Spiced Tequila Butter

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