Perfect Pesto Oysters

Name: Perfect Pesto Oysters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-3 people people
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves; Juice of 1 lemon; ¼ cup pine nuts, divided; 100g unsalted butter, softened; Salt & pepper, to taste; 12 Pacific oysters (fresh, on the half shell); ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; Extra basil leaves, for garnish; Rock salt, for serving; Lemon wedges, for serving

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

Method

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.
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.
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.

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Nutrition (per serving)

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

% Daily Value*

Calories 190 kcal (9% DV)
Total Fat 16.0 g (20.51% DV)
Total Carbohydrate 3.0 g (1.09% DV)
Protein 9.0 g (18.0% DV)

*Based on a 2,000 kcal daily diet.

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