Grilled Oysters

New Orleans Grilled Oysters Oysters can be cooked in their shells on your barbecue grill. The heat from the grill steams the oysters. They make a great appetizer. So easy and so delicious, a local New Orleans tradition. 
== Ingredients ==
* 6 fresh oysters in the shell per person 
* Parmesan cheese
* chopped green onion
=== Basting sauce (for each 6 oyster batch) ===
* about one stick melted butter 
* chopped fresh garlic to taste
* salt and pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Preheat barbecue grill or use a toaster oven set high.
# Scrub the oyster shells under cold running water with a brush.
# Open, discard top shell and loosen oyster from bottom shell.
# Place about a table spoon of the flavored melted butter over each oyster.
# Place oysters (cup side on bottom) on hot grill about 4 inches from hot coals.
# Cover barbecue with lid, open any vents, and cook 3 to 5 minutes (depending on size) or until done to your taste.
# Using an oven mitt, remove the oysters from the grill, taking care not to spill their juices.
# Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped green onion on top of hot oysters.
# Transfer onto a serving platter.
# Serve with left over melted butter, your favorite hot sauce, and lemon wedges.
Category:Creole Meat Dishes
Category:Creole Appetizers
Category:Barbecue Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes
Category:Oyster Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
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