How to Roast Oysters
Hosting a party? Here are some roasted oyster recipes to use to create an oyster snack tray.
Procedure:
Take the top shell off the oyster, add a scoop of your preferred topping, and roast for 8-10 minutes in a 400 degree oven or until cooked thoroughly. You can use rock salt on your cooking trays or serving platters to keep the oysters upright, or not! Handle the cooked oysters with tongs, or at least very carefully - the liquid inside will be boiling hot. Serve right away with forks and bread for dipping. If you're griling the oyster over fire or propane, check out our grilling tips.
Pimento Cheese Baked Oysters
Ingredients
4 oz diced pimento peppers, drained
8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
1 cup mayonnaise
½ Tbs Tabasco or similar hot sauce
½ Tbs Kosher Salt
¼ tsp cayenne
¼ tsp white pepper
¼ tsp smoked paprika
½ lb white cheddar, shredded
½ lb yellow cheddar, shredded
2 Tbs green onions, sliced
2 Tbs bacon, chopped
Procedure
Put cream cheese in a mixing bowl and stir until softened. Add mayo, hot sauce, salt and spices, and mix. Add diced pimentos, green onions, and bacon.
Smother it on topped-off 'sters and then bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or melt it into a dipping sauce for fried oysters. Also great as a dip for grilled bread.
Cranberry Ginger Compound Butter
Ingredients:
4 cups frozen cranberries
½ cup water
½ cup minced shallot
½ cup minced ginger
1 lb salted butter, softened to room temperature
Procedure:
In a sauce pan, saute shallot and ginger, add cranberries water. Simmer until the cranberries break down and liquid is reduced - 30 to 40 minutes. It should have a jammy consistency. Cool to room temperature.
Whip the butter until soft and fluffy. Fold cranberry mixture into softened butter until fully incorporated. Note: If using unsalted butter, add a tablespoon of salt.