Indulge in the exquisite flavors of freshly roasted oysters, a culinary delight that combines the briny essence of the sea with the smoky aroma of roasting. This article presents a collection of oven-roasted oyster recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From classic roasted oysters with garlic butter to more adventurous creations like bacon-wrapped oysters and spicy chili-lime oysters, these recipes cater to a wide range of palates. Explore the art of roasting oysters and discover how to elevate this simple ingredient into an unforgettable dish. Whether you're a seasoned seafood enthusiast or a novice cook looking to impress your guests, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a memorable meal centered around the succulent goodness of roasted oysters.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
EMERIL'S GULFCOAST FISHHOUSE RESTAURANT BAKED OYSTERS
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 6 first course servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine the butter with the garlic, shallots, and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Stir to blend thoroughly, and then transfer to the refrigerator while you prepare the oysters.
- Set the oven to the broil setting or preheated to 500 degrees F. Position the top oven rack in the upper third of the oven.
- Season the oysters with salt and pepper. Divide the oysters evenly between 6 individual gratin dishes just large enough to hold the oysters in 1 layer. Shallow gratin dishes approximately 4 by 6 by 1-inch that have a volume capacity of about 8 ounces work well. Sprinkle the crabmeat evenly over the oysters in the ramekins. Using a small spoon, place dabs of the compound butter over the tops of the dishes, dividing the entire amount of butter evenly among the 6 dishes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, grated cheese and olive oil. Sprinkle evenly over the oysters and transfer the gratin dishes to a large baking sheet and place in the oven. Broil until the crumbs are golden brown and the oysters are just cooked through and curled around the edges.
- While the oysters are baking, in a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, and the olive oil. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Remove the oysters from the oven and sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the tops of the oysters in the dishes. Return to the oven and bake until the crumbs are golden brown and the oysters are just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes longer.
- Remove the oysters from the oven, garnish with the remaining Parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately, with lemon wedges for guests to use according to taste.
ROASTED OYSTERS WITH WARM BUTTER MIGNONETTE
Quickly roasting oysters in a hot oven pops the shells apart so they can be opened the rest of the way by hand, no shucking skills required.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Oyster Shallot Vinegar Butter Appetizer Hors D'Oeuvre Valentine's Day New Year's Eve Entertaining Christmas Eve Roast Shellfish
Yield 2-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir shallot, vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl; set aside. Line a plate with salt (this will help hold the oysters in place without tipping out their juices) and set aside.
- Rinse oysters, then arrange flat side up on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until oysters crack open, 4-6 minutes. (They won't open completely like a cooked clam; the top shell will separate from the bottom with about a 1/4" opening at the rounded end.) Some may open before others-remove from oven as soon as they open. Discard any oysters that don't open after 7 minutes.
- To finish opening oysters: Fold a dish towel several times and hold oyster using towel. Slide a butter knife into opening all the way to the hinge. Turn butter knife perpendicular so top shell pops all the way open. Pull off top shell with your hand, being careful not to tip bottom shell and lose any liquid (this should all happen very easily without much force). Gently slide knife under oyster in bottom shell to release the muscle, then transfer to plate with salt.
- Stir butter into reserved vinegar mixture. Spoon over oysters.
ROASTED OYSTERS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they are translucent and beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the chardonnay, bring to a lively simmer, and reduce until only about 2 tablespoons of liquid remains. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and reduce to 2/3 cup. Remove from the heat, stir in the white pepper, and set aside.
- Preheat the oven broiler to 500 degrees F. Arrange the top oven rack so a roasting pan will fit below the heating element. Prepare appetizer plates by placing a bed of rock salt on each, to hold the oysters. Distribute the rock salt evenly between to roasting pans large enough to hold the oysters.
- If the fishmonger shucked your oysters, return the oysters to their cleaned shells one by one, and add about 1/2 teaspoon of the oyster liquid to each, nesting the shells carefully in the rock salt so the contents don't spill. Otherwise, arrange freshly shucked oysters in the rock salt-filled roasting pans, ensuring that their liquid doesn't spill.
- Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the shallot-cream mixture on top of each oyster. Coat each oyster well, without having the shell overflow with liquid. Put one roasting pan in the oven and broil just until the liquid bubbles and the oysters' edges begin to curl, about 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Repeat with the other roasting pan. Carefully lift 4 oysters in their shells onto each appetizer plate. Serve immediately.
ROASTED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC-PARSLEY BUTTER
Steps:
- Make the garlic-parsley butter: Puree the butter, parsley, shallots, lemon zest, roasted garlic and a little salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Open the oysters with an oyster knife. Divide the oysters among small baking dishes lined with baguette slices. Place a heaping teaspoon of garlic-parsley butter on each oyster. Roast the oysters until the butter is melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
OVEN-ROASTED OYSTERS
In New York, as in most North American cities these days, oysters are relatively plentiful, whether they're harvested locally or flown in from afar. Open space for lighting bonfires, however, is in decidedly short supply, so we set about adapting the oyster roast's winning combination of extreme informality and indulgence to a city setting.
Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 475 degrees. Working in batches, arrange oysters in a single layer in a 12-by-16-inch roasting pan fitted with a flat rack. Pour 1/3. inch of hot tap water into pan, and bake for 7 minutes, or until oyster shells have begun to open.
- Using gloves or tongs, transfer oysters to a table covered in newspaper for guests to shuck, garnish and eat while next batch cooks. Add water to pan as necessary, and repeat roasting until all oysters have been served, about 45 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges hot sauce, and sour orange mignonette.
EASY BUTTER AND HERB BAKED OYSTERS
These easy baked oysters are cooked with a buttery panko crumb topping and fresh herbs. Impress your guests with this tasty appetizer.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Appetizer
Time 42m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 425 F/220 C/Gas Mark 7. Add a layer of rock salt to a rimmed baking sheet or substitute dry, uncooked rice. This will keep the oyster shells from wobbling.
- Scrub the oyster shells with a stiff brush.
- Carefully shuck the oysters over a bowl to catch any liquids that might spill out. Run the knife along the bottom of the inside of the shell to loosen the oyster. If some of the oyster liquor does spill out, return it to the bottom shell. Discard the top shells and arrange the oysters in the bottom shell with their liquid in the prepared baking pan.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the panko crumbs and cook, stirring, until the crumbs are lightly browned. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons of softened butter with the chives, lemon zest, and the lemon juice.
- Top each oyster with a scant teaspoon of the butter-chive mixture and then sprinkle each with the buttered panko crumbs.
- If desired, finish with a light sprinkling of paprika.
- Bake the oysters until the oysters are cooked through and the topping is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 494 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize 12 oysters (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BAKED OYSTERS
Ensure that you don'tlose a drop of juice by nestling your shellfish in salt. Fill a shallow ovenproof servingdish with coarse salt or sea salt, and place oysters in it as you shuck them. This willprevent them from tipping as you fill theirshells and while you move them in and out ofthe oven. The salt also provides an attractive crystalline backdrop that retains heat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread salt in a shallow baking dish. Nestle oysters in their bottom shells in the salt.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, mustard, parsley, and butter; season with pepper. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon mixture on each oyster; top with bacon pieces.
- Bake until oysters curl and topping browns, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
CRISPY OVEN-FRIED OYSTERS
These flavorful breaded and baked oysters, served with a zippy jalapeno mayonnaise, were created by Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan. "I entered this recipe in a seafood contest and took first place in the hors d'oeuvres category," Marie says. "They make an interesting appetizer for entertaining." -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen (about 2/3 cup jalapeno mayonnaise).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley and garlic salt. , Coat oysters with flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and coat with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil., Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise ingredients. Serve with oysters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right oysters: Select fresh, plump oysters with tightly closed shells. Avoid any oysters with cracked or damaged shells, as they may be contaminated.
- Prepare the oysters: Scrub the oyster shells thoroughly with a stiff brush to remove any dirt or debris. Rinse them well under cold water.
- Open the oysters: Carefully pry open the oyster shells with an oyster knife, taking care not to spill the oyster liquor. Once the oyster is open, remove the top shell and discard it.
- Prepare the roasting pan: Line a baking sheet or roasting pan with parchment paper. This will help to prevent the oysters from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Season the oysters: Drizzle the oysters with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a knob of butter to each oyster.
- Roast the oysters: Place the roasting pan in a preheated oven and roast the oysters for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the oysters curl and the shells start to open.
- Serve the oysters: Remove the oysters from the oven and serve them immediately. You can garnish them with chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Conclusion:
Oven-roasted oysters are a simple yet delicious appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare, give oven-roasted oysters a try. You won't be disappointed!
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