Grilled Oysters with Black Bean Sauce
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This recipe makes 12 oysters servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per oyster: about | - |
| cal | 27 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 1 g |
| sat. fat | 0 |
| carb | 3 g |
| fibre | 0 |
| chol | 3 mg |
| sodium | 56 mg |
| potassium | 38 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1 |
| iron | 7 |
| vit C | 2 |
| folate | 1 |
- Portion size: 12 oysters
A favourite Cantonese dish is oysters steamed with a dollop of garlicky black bean sauce on top, but we think these spicy grilled oysters might even be better!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp 1tbspsesame oil
- 2 tbsp 2tbspminced shallotshallots
- 1 1clove garliccloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp 2tbspchili black bean sauce or black bean and garlic sauce
- 1 tsp 1tspChinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tspgranulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tspchinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp 2tbspchopped fresh coriander
- 1 1green oniongreen onions, thinly sliced
- 12 12fresh oysterfresh oysters
Preparation
In small saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat; fry shallots and garlic until softened and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in black bean sauce, wine, sugar and vinegar; simmer for 2 minutes. Let cool. Stir in coriander and green onion.
Shuck oysters, discarding top shell and keeping as much liquid in bottom shell as possible; spoon about 1/2 tsp/2 mL bean sauce onto each. Grill over high heat until juices are bubbling.
