Description
Grilled oysters topped with a flavorful kimchi butter, grilled to perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro, served with hot sauce and lemon wedges for a deliciously smoky and tangy seafood appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Kimchi Butter
- 1/4 cup kimchi, drained
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
Oysters
- 24 medium to large oysters
- Kosher salt, to taste
For Serving
- Finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Kimchi Butter: In a mini food processor, finely chop the drained kimchi. Add the room temperature butter and process until well combined. Alternatively, you can finely chop the kimchi with a knife and mix it thoroughly with butter in a medium bowl.
- Preheat Grill: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and arrange the oysters on the grill with the flat side facing up. Cover the grill and cook the oysters until they start to slightly open, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Shuck Oysters: Transfer the oysters to a cutting board. Using tongs or a dishtowel in one hand to hold the oyster steady, use an oyster knife with the other hand to carefully pry the lid off. Cut the muscle from the flat side and loosen the oyster meat from the bottom shell.
- Add Kimchi Butter & Finish Grilling: Place about 1/2 teaspoon of the prepared kimchi butter and a tiny pinch of kosher salt on each oyster. Return the oysters to the grill, being careful not to spill any of the liquid inside, and continue grilling just until the butter is melted and the oysters are heated through, about 1 more minute.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled oysters to a serving platter. Garnish with the chopped fresh cilantro and serve alongside hot sauce and lemon wedges for added flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh oysters and keep them cold until grilling to ensure safety and best flavor.
- Be cautious when shucking oysters to avoid injury; using an oyster knife with a proper grip is recommended.
- The kimchi butter can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and lemon wedges to taste when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean-American Fusion
Keywords: grilled oysters, kimchi butter, seafood appetizer, Korean fusion, oyster recipe, summer grilling
