Chargrilled Oysters Acme Oyster House Style

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 24 fresh shucked oysters, on the half shell
• 1 lb unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 bunches green onions, finely chopped
• 20 garlic cloves, pureed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
• 2 ounces wine
• 1 cup grated romano cheese
• 1 loaf french bread

Recipe

• 1 melt half the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. add your lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, green onions and all herbs and seasonings. cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in wine.
• 2 keep stirring and remove from heat as soon as the green onions wilt. let cool for 3-4 minutes. add the rest of the butter and stir until completely incorporated.
• 3 heat grill to to 350°f place oysters on grill. when the oyster liquor starts to bubble, spoon 1 tablespoon of sauce on top of each, then top with 1 tablespoon of romano cheese. let the cheese melt.
• 4 when oysters begin to slightly brown at the edges, remove from grill and place on a heat proof plate or tray.
• 5 top each oyster with an additional tablespoon of the butter sauce and serve immediately with slices of french bread for dipping.
• 6 all you need is a good pint of lager and a few friends. i suggest a little jazz in the background.