Perfect Pesto Oysters

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Perfect Pesto Oysters displayed on a plate.
Serves
2-3 people people
Prep
15 minutes mins
Cook
5 minutes mins
Difficulty
Easy

About This Recipe

Perfect Pesto Oysters is a delicious fusion of fresh, premium oysters topped with rich, homemade basil pesto. Grilled to perfection, these pesto oysters are ideal for any seafood lover looking for a gourmet yet easy-to-make appetizer. Using the finest Pacific oysters sourced
directly from Pearl Seafoods, this dish combines the briny flavor of oysters with the vibrant, herbaceous notes of pesto and a touch of parmesan. Perfect for entertaining, this recipe will elevate any dining experience. Order your oysters fresh from PearlSeafoods.au today!

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  2. Juice of 1 lemon
  3. ¼ cup pine nuts, divided
  4. 100g unsalted butter, softened
  5. Salt & pepper, to taste
  6. 12 Pacific oysters (fresh, on the half shell)
  7. ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  8. Extra basil leaves, for garnish
  9. Rock salt, for serving
  10. Lemon wedges, for serving

Method

  1. Process the basil, lemon juice and half the pine nuts in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add the butter and stir until well combined. Season.
  2. Preheat grill on high. Line a baking tray with foil. Place the oysters on the lined tray. Spoon the butter mixture on top of each oyster. Grill the oysters for 2 minutes or until butter is sizzling and oysters are heated through.
  3. Place the rock salt on a large serving platter. Top with the oysters. Sprinkle over the parmesan, remaining pine nuts and extra basil leaves. Serve with lemon wedges.

Featured Product

Fresh Pacific Oysters On The Half Shell - Pearl Seafoods

Fresh Pacific Oysters On The Half Shell

$140.00 $28.00

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories 190 kcal
  • Total Fat 16.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 3.0 g
  • Protein 9.0 g

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