There are nations inside of California that are very distinctive in their landscape, local products, lingo, and traffic patterns, to name just a few facets of their definitions. One of these nations is the Northern California coastal area of Tomales Bay. Tucked in a bit from the rugged Pacific, the conditions are ideal for oyster beds. The beds harvested by Hog Island Oyster Company, are 160 acres of over 3 million Pacific, Kumamoto and Atlantic oysters per year as well as Manila clams and mussels. The jewel Kumamoto must be tried raw with no toppings. They melt in your mouth with the fresh bite of salt water; they are my favorite. Larger oysters can be good for grilling but the over all goal of this recipe it to try each oyster in different combinations of preparation methods and sauces.California Love – Two Way Hog Island Oysters
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 oysters 1x
Description
Experience the fresh taste of Hog Island Oysters prepared two ways: raw with a hint of lime and hot sauce, or grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh oysters, preferably Hog Island
- Pinch of lime zest
- Few drops of lime juice
- 1 dash Tapatio hot sauce
- Optional: your favorite hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill over medium-low heat with the hood open.
- Place the oysters in their shells directly on the heated grill.
- Watch for the shells to open slightly, indicating they are done. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully remove the oysters from the grill using tongs.
- For raw preparation, shuck the oysters and serve immediately with a pinch of lime zest, a few drops of lime juice, and a dash of Tapatio hot sauce.
- For grilled preparation, serve the oysters directly from the grill with your choice of hot sauce.
Notes
Grilling Oysters: You can also grill them already shucked to watch the oyster cook to avoid overcooking. This method is more challenging as shucking raw oysters requires skill. Raw oysters are best served immediately after shucking for the freshest taste. Experiment with different hot sauces to find your favorite pairing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oyster
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25
Oysters! So many different flavor profiles, so many delectable treats to try.