Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter

Name: Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced dill; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 24 large fresh oysters on the half shell; Sea salt or fleur de sel

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Level: Easy

Total: 15 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 15 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon minced dill

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

24 large fresh oysters on the half shell

Sea salt or fleur de sel

Directions

Heat a charcoal or gas grill. If using charcoal, make sure you have a full layer of hot coals on the grate.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, garlic, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Place the oysters (oyster-side up!) on a platter. With two small spoons, place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the herbed butter on each oyster. Place lightly crinkled sheets of aluminum foil loosely on the grill grates. Place the oysters on the foil, making sure they're level so the butter doesn't spill out. (The foil keeps the oyster shells from tipping over.) Cover the grill with the lid, making sure the vents are open, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the butter comes to a simmer and the oysters are just heated through. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.