Char Grilled Oyster Recipe

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Since oyster stock is the best liquid to cook seafood in, the restaurateur developed the recipe more than 20 years ago in response to the raw oyster scare that was prevalent at the time. Since charbroiling oysters would produce a good result, he says, especially since it was a take-off on his already well-liked grilled redfish, the recipe for Dragos charbroiled oysters comes straight from the horses mouth: Tommy Cvitanovich, who owns the renowned seafood restaurant in

The oysters are still hand-picked by their own fishermen and brought to the restaurant in Drago’s own truck. In his own words, “This is the perfect dish for those who want to enjoy oysters in their unadorned form but can’t or won’t eat them raw. Once you start eating these charbroiled ones, you won’t be able to stop. Don’t attempt this without freshly shucked oysters.”

Our recipe follows Dragos instructions and honors the pride with which the restaurant has served this flavorful dish for years. After all, it was the hard work ethic of immigrant Croatian fishermen that gave a boost to oyster farming in Louisiana, so they know a thing or two about freshness and flavor. The Cvitanovichs have kindly shared other Croatian recipes like their stuffed cabbage recipe, fritters recipe, and apple strudel recipe through Klara Cvitano.

Be aware that there may be flare-ups on the grill when spooning the seasoned butter over the oysters as directed because oysters are undoubtedly a treat at any time, but prepared on the grill with this rich butter sauce takes them somewhere else completely.

Drago’s Charbroiled Oysters Recipe

Char-Grilled Oysters Crusted With Parmesan Romano 🔗

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Ingredients:

  • 24 Half Shell Oysters
  • 1 lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp finely parsley, chopped
  • ¼ tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup Romano cheese, grated

Instruction:

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Turn off heat and add Garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and set aside.
  2. Combine Parmesan, Romano, and parsley in a separate bowl and set aside.
  3. Preheat your grill until hot. Place oysters shell down until the oysters start to ruffle around the edges. Pour 1 tablespoon of butter sauce onto each oyster and cook for 1 minute. Scoop 1 tablespoon of cheese mix on top of each oyster and cook until melted and bubbling.

FAQ

Are charbroiled oysters fully cooked?

Clean oysters, place cupped side down on grate, cover grill, and cook for about 2 minutes or until oysters start to open; transfer opened oysters to a platter; discard any that do not open.

Which oyster is good for grilling?

Many people wonder if chargrilled oysters are fully cooked, but the majority of chargrilled oyster preparations, including those found in restaurants, ARE fully cooked and are, therefore, safe.

What do charbroiled oysters taste like?

While the cups of Blue Point oysters aren’t as deep as those of a miyagi, they are still able to retain flavor when cooked on the grill.

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