Oysters Baked With Garlic Pine Nut Butter

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Servings: 18 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Briny oysters topped with a rich, nutty garlic butter and baked until tender.
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Oysters Baked With Garlic Pine Nut Butter

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 18 Calories: 648.9

Description

These baked oysters offer a luxurious twist on the classic, featuring a compound butter infused with toasted pine nuts, fresh garlic, and herbs. The briny sweetness of the shellfish pairs perfectly with the earthy richness of the butter and the bright acidity of lemon juice. Ideal for a sophisticated appetizer or a light seafood dinner, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table. The rock salt bed ensures even cooking and easy handling, while the brandy adds a subtle depth of flavor that elevates the entire profile.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. Spread pine nuts in a single layer on a pie plate or small baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes. Watch closely as they burn easily.
  3. Transfer toasted pine nuts to a food processor. Add garlic cloves, peeled shallots, chopped parsley, chopped chives, lemon juice, brandy, and black pepper.
  4. Pulse the mixture until finely chopped.
  5. With the processor running, slowly add the room-temperature butter in a steady stream. Pulse until just blended, ensuring some small bits of ingredients remain visible for texture.
  6. Preheat oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  7. Shuck the oysters, keeping the meat in the bottom half of the shell and discarding the top shells.
  8. Pour a 1/2 inch layer of rock salt into a baking pan or shallow oven-proof dish.
  9. Nestle the oysters, bottom-shell side down, into the rock salt to stabilize them.
  10. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the garlic pine nut butter onto each oyster.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven until the oysters are firm and the butter has melted, about 8-10 minutes.
  12. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 648.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.5g70%
Saturated Fat 24.8g124%
Cholesterol 344.2mg115%
Sodium 1270.8mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g7%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 3.1g
Protein 41.2g83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store leftover garlic pine nut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before using.

Substitution: If brandy is unavailable, you can substitute with dry white wine or a splash of sherry.

Safety: When shucking oysters, use an oyster knife and wear cut-resistant gloves to protect your hands. Ensure oysters are fresh and have been kept refrigerated until ready to cook.

Variation: For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the butter mixture.

Tips: Rock salt helps keep the oysters stable in the oven and prevents them from tipping over. It also helps distribute heat evenly. If you do not have rock salt, you can use coarse sea salt or a baking stone.

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