Fresh or Grilled Oysters with Chimichurri
Servings
4
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The bold flavour of Chimichurri will complement both fresh shucked and grilled oysters.
Ingredients
1/4 cup (60ml) red onion diced
1 tbsp (15ml) Jalapeno pepper diced
1 clove garlic diced
1/3 cup (80ml) flat-leaf parsley stems removed
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh cilantro stems removed
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh oregano stems removed
1/2 each lemon zested and juiced
3 tbsp (45ml) red wine vinegar
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil
Oysters as desired
Directions
- METHOD FOR RAW OYSTERS:
- Place first 9 ingredients into a blender or food processor*; pulse until loosely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil until mixture is well chopped. Remove from blender and use immediately or refrigerate chimichurri until ready to use (allow to warm to room temperature before using).
- Shuck oysters and place onto a plate or serving platter. Top with chimichurri and serve.
- *Chimichurri ingredients can be chopped by hand then placed into a bowl. Pour in olive oil in a steady stream and whisk to combine.
- METHOD FOR GRILLED OYSTERS:
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Place first 9 ingredients into a blender or food processor*; pulse until loosely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil until mixture is well chopped. Remove from blender and use immediately or refrigerate chimichurri until ready to use (allow to warm to room temperature before using).
- Place the oysters on the hot grill, cup side down. Cook until the oysters open, about 2-4 minutes.
- Remove the oysters from the grill; carefully remove the top shells and loosen the oysters from the bottom shells.
- Top each oyster with chimichurri and return the oysters to the grill. Cook until the oysters and chimichurri are heated through, 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from grill and serve hot.
Notes
- CHEF’S TIP: this recipe easily makes enough chimichurri for 2 dozen oysters. Leftovers will last for a few days in the refrigerator.
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