Grilled Oysters
Grilled Oysters
I am putting this out here for those that have never experienced this. This can be a zero cost meal if you can find oysters on your own, except for Phuket Province, sorry I would never try this there nor would I ever eat oysters from Phuket. Now for those along either coast, if you have seen oysters while out swimming, here is the perfect chance to try this. Most people are familiar with oysters on the half shell, deep fried oysters, and many recipes one can make from the oyster meat from Tesco. No sauces or lime juice are listed unless you prefer that, simple salt and pepper works.
Ingredients
- fresh oysters, these should be tighly closed
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- First thing you have to do is get the oysters, two easy ways, one is to harvest yourself while swimming, and the other way is to get from local vendors in an open fresh market. For either choice you want the oysters to be tightly closed. There is no need to wash or scrub them, just a good rinse of any dirt is fine.
- For portions, a general guide is 6 large oysters per serving or 12 medium oysters per serving.
- Fire up your grill and let the coals get good and hot and spread those out. If you only have one of the small clay pots, you can use that as well.
- Place some oysters on the grill and after 5-10 minutes, sometimes as long as 15 minutes, the oysters will open and will be cooked, rather warmed through.
- Open the shell completely, add salt and pepper to your liking, and using a fork, scoop the oyster into your mouth and enjoy. It is as simple as that.
Notes
If you source the oysters from swimming, you have a free meal, well done! You should be able to get these from the open fresh markets, while not free, I do not know what the price would be per kilo.
Family makes these several times a year.
The Real Person!
The Real Person!
Absolutely delicious, this is my preferred way to enjoy fresh oysters.