Oyster Roast

Courtesy Hoffman Media

Roasted oysters are delicious, especially when paired with this imaginative sauce trio.
Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutesServings: 6

Ingredients

Oysters

8 lemons, halved
8 dozen fresh oysters

Spicy Cocktail Sauce

1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup hot sauce
2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish, drained
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. chopped fresh parslely

Garlic Butter Sauce

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. chopped shallot
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

Tarragon-Black Pepper Sauce

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper 

Directions

Oysters

Preheat grill to high heat (400° to 450°).
Place lemons, cut side down, on grill, and cook until browned, about 2 minutes.
Place oysters on grill, and cook until the shells barely open, about 10 minutes. Remove from grill; shuck using a towel or silicon oven mitt. (Oysters will be very hot.) Serve with Spicy Cocktail Sauce, Garlic-Butter Sauce, Tarragon-Black Pepper Sauce, and grilled lemons, if desired.

Spicy Cocktail SauceYields 1 cup

In a small bowl, combine ketchup, hot sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, and parsley. Cover, and refrigerate up to 1 week.

Garlic Butter SauceYields 1 cup 

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in garlic and shallot. Cook until soft and translucent, about 1 minute; stir in lemon juice, salt, and thyme. Keep warm until serving, or cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Warm before serving.

Tarragon-Black Pepper SauceYields 1 cup

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days. 

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