By Paul Kostandin
photo credits : Olive Oil Times
Grilled Oysters with Citrus and Olive Oil Gremolata
4 servings
Ingredients
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12 fresh oysters
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1 tbsps lemon zest
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1 tbsp lime zest
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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2 cloves chopped garlic
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1tsp salt
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1⁄4 cup lemon juice
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1⁄4 cup lime juice
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1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- To make the gremolata
- In a bowl combine the lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley and salt.
- Mix well and taste for seasoning. Adjust as necessary.
- Reserve for later.
- To prepare the oysters
- Preheat your grill until it is very hot, if using charcoal wait until the brockets have a uniform grey coating around them.
- Carefully shuck the oysters, keep the top shell for grilling the oysters.
- Place the oysters on the grill with the top shell covering them. Cook the oysters until you see small bubbles of liquid/steam escaping from the side of the shell.
- Remove the oysters from the grill. Remove the top shell, carefully spoon the gremolata over the oysters.
- Enjoy immediately!