Grilled Pop-Up Oysters

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Ben Sargent

Serves 2

Source

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 small shallot, minced

2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

1 teaspoon dry Sherry or brandy

1 teaspoon sharp hot sauce such as Tabasco

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

6 medium oysters

Method

In a small bowl, blend together butter, shallot, sage, chives, Sherry, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Light a grill. Put oysters, flat side up, over a hot fire and grill until oysters pop open, 2-3 minutes. As they open, carefully transfer to a plate, keeping juices in shell. Take off top shell, add a dab of butter mixture, and serve right away.