2 Ways to Make Creamy & Aromatic Grilled Oysters

Grilled oysters with scallion oil have long been a favorite seafood dish for many people thanks to the natural sweetness of the oyster meat blending with rich scallion oil, nutty peanuts, and an irresistible aroma. With simple ingredients and recipes, you can completely make grilled oysters with scallion oil right at home quickly while still maintaining the full attractive flavor. In this article by Ola Squid, let’s explore 2 of the most popular and easy-to-implement ways to prepare oysters with scallion oil.

1. How to make grilled oysters with scallion oil using a microwave

Grilled oysters with scallion oil is an attractive dish thanks to the richness of the scallion oil blending with the natural sweetness of fresh oysters. If your family only has a microwave and does not have much time to prepare a charcoal stove, you can completely take advantage of it to prepare this dish quickly while still maintaining the delicious flavor.

1.1. Ingredients preparation

To make the grilled oyster dish reach its full deliciousness, you need to prepare the ingredients below:

• 3kg of fresh live oysters
• 300g of peanuts, 250g of green onions
• 200g of fresh pork fat (or 1 box of unsalted butter)
• A little Vietnamese coriander, a little ground pepper

1.2. Method

• Step 1 – Processing and preparation:

• • First, soak the oysters in water for about 10-20 minutes to release sand, scrub the shells clean, and then rinse to drain. Then you put the oysters in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until the shells open themselves, then separate one side of the shell, keeping the meat and oyster juice.
  • Wash the green onions and Vietnamese coriander, then let them drain. Crush the roasted peanuts and finely chop the green onions.
  • After buying pork fat, wash and chop it into small pieces, render it to get liquid fat, and then take out the pork cracklings separately. Sauté green onions with the liquid fat, lightly season with seasoning powder and salt, then turn off the heat.
• Step 2 – Grilling oysters: Next, you arrange the oysters on a ceramic plate, drizzle scallion oil on each one, then put them in the microwave for about 4-5 minutes until the oysters are cooked.
• Step 3: Finishing: Take the oysters out, sprinkle peanuts and ground pepper on top. You can serve them hot, accompanied by Vietnamese coriander and sweet chili fish sauce to make the dish more flavorful.

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2. How to grill oysters with scallion oil using an air fryer

In addition to grilling oysters in a microwave, an air fryer is also a tool that helps oysters cook slowly, keeping the juiciness inside while still creating an attractive, fragrant layer of scallion oil on top.

2.1. Ingredients

Ingredients for grilled oysters with scallion oil using an air fryer include:

• 9 oysters
• 30g of shallots, 30g of green onions
• 15g of roasted peanuts
• 4 tablespoons of cooking oil, a little salt and sugar

2.2. How to implement

• Step 1 – Processing oysters: After buying oysters, you proceed to soak them in clean water for about 1 hour to soften the mud, then scrub the shells thoroughly under running water and let them drain. Put the oysters in the air fryer and pre-grill at 200°C for 2 minutes so that the oysters open their mouths on their own, then separate one side of the shell.
• Step 2 – Making scallion oil: Next, you heat the cooking oil and sauté the shallots until fragrant. Add the green onions and stir quickly, lightly season with salt and sugar, then turn off the heat to keep the scallion oil green and rich.
• Step 3 – Grilling oysters: Then you arrange the oysters in the air fryer and grill at 190°C for 4 minutes until the oysters are cooked. Take them out, drizzle scallion oil on top, and continue grilling for another 3 minutes so that the scallion oil is evenly absorbed. Finally, arrange the oysters on a plate, sprinkle roasted peanuts on top and enjoy while still hot.

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3. Tips for choosing fresh oysters

To ensure the grilled oysters with scallion oil reach the best quality, when choosing oysters still in their shells, you should choose ones with tightly closed shells and a pointed conical shape because they usually have more meat.

• When holding them, they should feel heavy and solid; you can use your hand to tap the shell lightly to hear a dull sound, a sign that the oysters are still alive.
• Avoid buying oysters with shells slightly open, easy to separate by hand, or those that make a hollow sound because those are signs that the oysters are dead.
• As for shucked oysters, you should prioritize choosing oysters with full meat, a naturally bright color, and a surface that is not slimy.

Note that you should not buy oysters that are discolored, have strange veins, or meat that has turned green because the quality is poor and the taste is not good.

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Grilled oysters with scallion oil are attractive due to the natural sweetness of the oysters blending with the rich, fragrant scallion oil and nutty, crunchy peanuts, suitable for any family party or friend gathering. If you love delicious seafood dishes and want to explore more attractive preparation recipes and useful cooking tips, don’t forget to access olasquid.com to refer to many other interesting articles! Besides fresh oysters, you can also explore our high-quality whole dried squid products for a traditional Vietnamese culinary experience.