Barbecued Oysters Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 doz oysters scrubbed
• 1/2 c. natural rice vinegar
• 1/2 c. seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 x shallots minced fine
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 sm jalapeno seeded
• minced
• 1 bn cilantro minced
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lrg garlic clove chopped
• 1/4 c. sundried tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp Thai red curry paste
• 10 x fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. HOGWASH: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Chill for at least 1 hour before using.
3. Serve over Barbequed Oysters.
4. (Makes 1 1/2 c.)
5. RED OYSTER SAUCE: Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
6. Add in remaining ingredients, except basil, and simmer till butter is brown, about 15 min.
7. Roughly chop basil; add in to sauce right before serving.
8. Serve hot over Barbecued Oysters.
9. (Makes 1 c.)
10. OYSTERS: Heat grill till very warm.
11. Place oysters on grill.
12. When shells open (in about 3 min) use an oyster knife to detach oyster from top shell.
13. Loosen top shell and throw away.
14. Spoon a Tbsp.
15. of Hogwash or possibly Red Oyster Sauce over oysters before serving.
16. Serves 6 to 8.