Grilled Oysters with Fennel Butter

9 Reviews

“A seasonal side dish or appetizer with fresh oysters and fennel.” - by Barrett

Ingredients

1 teaspoon fennel seed, ground
1 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon shallots, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fennel greens
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 unopened, fresh, live medium oysters

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Original recipe yields 24 servings

Directions

Prepare and light a grill or preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
In a small bowl, blend together the butter, ground fennel seeds, shallots, fennel bulb, fennel greens, pepper and salt.
Arrange the oysters on the grill or oven rack, cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until they start hissing and begin to open.
Using an oyster knife, pry each oyster open at the hinge, loosen the oyster and discard the flat shell. Top each oyster with 1/2 teaspoon of the fennel butter. Return to grill and cook until butter is melted and hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
77 cal
4%

Fat
7.8 g
12%

Carbs
0.5 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Julie Rex

Nov. 7, 2006

"I am in culinary school and today's assignment was oysters so I thought I would give this recipe a try. Out of 15 different dishes that were prepared by other students this one was, across the board,..." See more the favored. Excellent flavor! I will make it when I have my own restraunt for sure!"

GOOFBALL30

Dec. 21, 2003

"Our whole family really enjoyed these. The flavor was quite different from the way any of us had eaten oysters before. Kids even liked them although I heard a "too slimy" comment or two. The fennel wa..." See mores unique and very much enjoyed. Thanks."

lynndan71

Jun. 3, 2008

"This was really, really yummy. Use a good, meaty oyster. I also recommend using unsalted butter because most oysters themselves are salty enough. A light, crisp slightly dry white wine is divine wi..." See moreth this dish."

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