If you’ve never had oysters, raw or cooked, I highly suggest giving them a try. Also, if you’re looking for any reason other than they are delicious, they are also an aphrodisiac. So, there’s that!
I know that the texture can throw some people off so I decided to smoke these to help firm up the texture while adding an additional flavor profile. Along with the smoke, I made a compound butter that the oysters cooked in as well. These came out absolutely amazing!
For the record, my kids would not touch these for the life of them, but our guests raved about them. Definitely more of an adult appetizer.
Fast Facts
Category: Seafood
Cut: Oysters
Weight: 12 oysters, shucked
Grill: Traeger
Heat Source: Traeger Signature Blend
Prep time: 15-20 Minutes (I am not fast at shucking oysters)
Estimated Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
Actual Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 30-45 Minutes
Estimated Cooking Temperature: 225° Fahrenheit
Actual Cooking Temperature: 225° Fahrenheit
Location of Purchase: Chula Seafood - www.chulaseasfood.com – local fish market
Cook Date: October 17, 2020
Ingredient List
Oysters – I cooked 12 but the quantity is up to you
Compound Butter (unsalted butter by itself works nice as well)
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Optional: Hot sauce of choice
Supply List
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your smoker to 225° Fahrenheit.
Step 2: While the smoker preheats, shuck your oysters. Be careful, suggest using a dish rag to hold the oyster to keep it from slipping.
Step 3: Top each oysters with about 1 teaspoon of the compound butter along with a sprinkle of cheese.
Step 4: Smoke for about 15-20 minutes until butter is melted and warm.
Step 5: Remove and serve immediately. Top with hot sauce if desired.
Enjoy!
Lessons Learned (Note: I will update this section to include your lessons learned from the comment section)