Smoked Oyster Recipe
Want to know how to smoke oysters? I am a big believer in keeping the flavors basic to really let the smoke and the oyster be the star of the show. This recipe doesn't include a brine or marinade, instead of using the juice within the oyster, then I have two delicious serving sauces you can try.
Servings: 6
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: 25
Equipment
- Smoker
- Wire rack
- Oyster shucking knife
Ingredients
- 24 Oysters
Butter Sauce( Optional)
- 2 Garlic cloves
- Hot sauce to taste
- 1/2 Bunch Parsley
- 500 grams Unsalted Butter
Mignonette Vingrette (Optional)
- 2 whole 2 shallots peeled
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Set up your smoker according to your manufacturer's instructions. Pre heat to 225°F.
- Shuck your Oysters. Try to save as much of the liquid as possible. Then put the oyster back in the shell
- Arrange your oysters on a wire rack.
- Once your smoker is burning clean smoke and sitting at 225°F put your oysters in. Smoke for 30 - 45 minutes or until the oysters have become firm and your desired texture.
Serving Your Smoked Oysters
- We recommend serving with either serve a butter sauce, a vinaigrette or just plain
- Butter Sauce: Melt the butter over medium heat until melted. Mix in hot sauce to taste and finely chopped garlic and parsley.
- Vinaigrette: Cut the shallots finely. Add the red wine vinegar and mix well
- Either eat the oyster straight away or put them in a jar of oil and store them in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze what you don't eat
Notes
Type of Wood To Use For Smoked Oysters
When smoking oysters you don’t want to use strong wood. For this recipe, I am using a combination of alder and cherry wood. The Temperature for Smoking Oysters You need to maintain a steady temperature of 225°F when smoking oysters.
When smoking oysters you don’t want to use strong wood. For this recipe, I am using a combination of alder and cherry wood. The Temperature for Smoking Oysters You need to maintain a steady temperature of 225°F when smoking oysters.