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Steamed Oysters

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 dozen Oysters
  • 3 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • tsp Salt to taste
  • tsp Castor Sugar to taste
  • ¼ tsp Dill minced
  • ¼ tsp Cilantro minced
  • ¼ tsp Chives minced
  • ¼ tsp Parsley minced

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your grill by filling the drip pan or foil pan with water and turn grill controls on high. Grill is ready when you start seeing steam (approximately 20 minutes). Even though grill is on high your goal is to have the temperature be between 275˚ F and 300˚ F. If your grill gets too hot, add more water.
  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar and lime juice. Add salt and castor sugar, to taste, and set dressing aside.
  • Place oysters on cooking grid and grill over fire until shells open (approximately 8 minutes). Remove from fire and let cool.
  • Remove top half of shell and discard. With an oyster-shucking knife or blunt back of a small knife, disconnect oyster meat from the bottom shell. Place spoonful of prepared dressing over each oyster. Sprinkle herbs on top of oyster before serving.

Notes

Castor Sugar Substitute

Castor sugar is a super-fine sugar that is not easy to find or can be on the pricey side. Fortunately, it is easy to make your own.

Ingredients

Granulated Sugar

Instructions

Place the sugar in a food processor or blender. Then, pulse it, until it reaches a super-fine, but not powdery consistency. Let the sugar settle for a bit before you open the food processor or blender bowl.

Add a Little Extra Flair

Make your steamed oysters gourmet style by adding wine to your liquid steaming mixture. Try a ratio of 3 cups water and 1 cup wine (we like Pinot Grigio) to create a delightful aroma and flavor to your dish.