LOW COUNTRY STEAMED CAROLINA CUP OYSTERS WITH MELTED BUTTER

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Low Country Steamed Carolina Cup Oysters with Melted Butter image

This recipe is courtesy of Donald Barickman, a longtime chef and backyard barbecuer who knows that simply smoked oysters are best served melted butter, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Seasoned oak or hickory chips, for fire
Bricks, large stones, or cinder blocks, to support sheet metal
1 piece sheet metal (at least 3 by 3 feet and 3/16 inch thick)
30 to 40 pounds oysters, rinsed
3 to 4 large burlap sacks, soaked in water
1 pound butter, melted
2 cups cocktail sauce
3 to 4 lemons, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Build a hot fire with wood chips. Stack stones or bricks around fire so that the sheet metal sits securely on top.
  • Once metal is very hot, place oysters on top, and cover completely with wet burlap. Steam until shells begin to open, checking frequently, 12 to 18 minutes.
  • Shovel oysters onto a serving platter, discarding any that do not open, and serve immediately with melted butter, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges.

Shari Fa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The oysters are cooked perfectly and the melted butter is the perfect dipping sauce.


Starr Cecil
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These oysters were delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Jaleel Sanchez
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The oysters were overcooked and the melted butter was too greasy.


MD rishad Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the oysters turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.


Sujon Khan
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I've never been a fan of oysters, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was surprised to find that I actually enjoyed them! The steaming method really brought out their flavor.


Moosa Bai
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used some more seasoning.


Ahmad Jutt 47
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These oysters were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were good. I think I'll try using less salt next time.


Christine Romano
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The oysters are always cooked perfectly and the melted butter is the perfect dipping sauce.


Nazmul Riad
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This recipe is a keeper! The oysters were cooked to perfection and the melted butter was a great addition. I served them with some crusty bread and they were a hit.


Aliyu Ibrahim
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I was skeptical about steaming oysters, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were plump and juicy, and the melted butter was the perfect dipping sauce.


Lemuel Maseko
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These oysters were absolutely delicious! The steaming method was perfect and the melted butter added just the right amount of flavor. I will definitely be making these again.