How to Make Grilled Oysters with Fennel Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Oysters with Fennel Butter is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of the sea with the aromatic and slightly sweet taste of fennel. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers who want to try something different and elevate their oyster game. Whether you're serving these up as an impressive appetizer for a dinner party or as a special treat for yourself, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds.

Grilling oysters brings out their natural sweetness and adds a light s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed, ground
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon shallots, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fennel greens
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 24 unopened, fresh, live medium oysters

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Prepare and light a grill or preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, blend together the butter, ground fennel seeds, shallots, fennel bulb, fennel greens, pepper and salt.
  • Arrange the oysters on the grill or oven rack, cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until they start hissing and begin to open.
  • Using an oyster knife, pry each oyster open at the hinge, loosen the oyster and discard the flat shell. Top each oyster with 1/2 teaspoon of the fennel butter. Return to grill and cook until butter is melted and hot.
  • Nutrition

    77 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 44mg