Grilled Oysters - I’m a Slow Learner

SciAggie

The last few days have been good to me. I was in Austin Thursday and Friday for work. I met my daughter after work on Thursday. We went to HEB and I bought groceries, then went to her apartment and made creamed spinach tortellini for her (forgot to take pics).
My wife drove in to Austin Friday after work. I texted @The Cen-Tex Smoker and ask for some advice about places to eat. We ended up going to North by Northwest on Slaughter. We had great beer and great food. I had some tuna that was nicely done.

My wife had to travel on to Houston this morning so that left me and the kid again to get into trouble. We went to Valentina’s for lunch. It did not disappoint. 

We had brisket tacos, pork carnitas, and pork ribs. The brisket was superb. I have to say folks, the pork was some of the best I have ever eaten. It was a real treat. 
After that we went to Whole Foods. This was dangerous because I was going home alone. That means I get to cook and play. I’ve never had grilled oysters before. I also have to put out there that I’m not a fan of oysters. I’ve had some fried that I enjoyed. Raw oysters make me run away. Smoked oysters from a can are just - wrong. 
Ever since I read this post by @MeatChurch I have wanted to give them a shot. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1207536/chargrilled-oysters

Well today was the day. I picked up a half dozen oysters and headed home. 
It was an adventure shucking for the first time but I figured it out pretty quickly. I made a compound butter with some DP Red Eye Express rub. I chopped a little parsley for garnish. I grated some smoked Gouda and broke out a new bottle of jalapeno hot sauce by Yellow Bird.
I’m just kind of making this up as I go if you can’t tell...

I got the Mini Max up to about 425 and put the oysters on. I cooked them for 5 minutes. Then I added a dollop of butter and topped each oyster with cheese. I cooked these for an additional 3-4 minutes until the juices were bubbling and the oysters were puffed up. 

Folks, I don’t know if I did them right, but they were good. I topped them with some hot sauce and added a bit of garnish. I discovered 1/2 dozen wasn’t enough. 

Now I’m just chillin’. 

I sincerely hope your day has been as good as mine. Cheers y’all. 

Hans61

Envious, awesome man!

g8golfer

Great weekend Sci. Nicely done sir. 

YukonRon

Dude

Biggreenpharmacist

I love em

Wolfpack

Those look awesome- nice first go

CoMoBGE

The cooked ones looked fantastic. I wouldn’t have made it that long and just would have eaten them raw. This still gives me a new idea on oysters. 

Sea2Ski

If you liked what you made, you did not do it wrong.
And for the record, I would have fought you for half of them....

kweitz

Well done!!

thetrim

Super great!  I bet you have a happy stomach.

bgebrent

Outstanding run there man!  Good times and great eats.

lousubcap

Never a doubt.  One more to put into an already over-loaded rotation.  Great outcome for sure. 

Legume

“I discovered 1/2 dozen wasn’t enough.“

I can’t imagine how that felt, realizing one or two oysters in that this was going to end too soon.  They look great, and now you know.  Like stuffed mushrooms, so many options and directions to try, no doubt you’ll have fun experimenting.

northGAcock

The Oyster is the jewel of the sea if you ask me. If you are going to cook them, why not do to them as you like. I applaud you...and now look forward to having these upon my yet to be planned visit. Those look outstanding!

RajunCajun

As we say in the south, podna that's good eatin right there.  I do charbroiled oysters on the egg over a roaring flame all the time.  The first time I did them I realized that I needed some super long tongs.  Very nice, my friend!

JohnnyTarheel

Absolutely fantastic looking oysters..... what a great few days you had Brother Sci!

Paul B.

Great stuff - butter cheese! Can' be wrong!  

JohnH12

I would never get less than a couple of dozen per person.
Also: Put 'em on the grill for a few minutes until they just start to open. Much easier to shuck then. Add stuff and back to the grill if you want but I usually just put on a cracker, add a dash of tabasco or horseradish, and suck 'em up cuz they look so good.

tml1230

Incredible cook , pictures , and report!.... And being with family-it don't get no better! Thanks

mEGG_My_Day

Great cook - those oysters look awesome!!

SciAggie

I thank you all for the kind comments. I’ll be doing these again very soon. 

baychilla

Looks like a nice day.  I'm a fan of raw over any other method oysters - that being said those look like the best cooked oysters I've seen.

gonepostal

What a post!