New Orleans Charbroiled Oysters Inspired by Drago's

A New Orleans restaurant-style charbroiled oyster dish features plump oysters cooked over high heat with a rich seasoned butter.

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Instructions

  1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high, ideally 500 F.

  2. Melt 4 ounces unsalted butter in a small saucepan, then combine it with 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 pinch dried oregano.

  3. Place 18 large oysters on the half shell directly over the hottest part of the grill, ensuring they remain attached to their shells.

  4. Spoon seasoned butter over the oysters until some overflows and creates a small flame; cook for about 5 minutes until they puff and curl.

  5. In a separate small bowl, mix 1 ounce each of grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses.

  6. Top the cooked oysters with the cheese mixture and 2 teaspoons chopped parsley, then serve immediately on the shells.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 301 kcal
Carbohydrate: 9 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Sodium: 434 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 21 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g