Ingredients
1 doz fresh oysters
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lime zest
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 tsp salt
1⁄4 cup lemon juice
1⁄4 cup lime juice
1⁄4cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1-2 tsp Lemon agrumato (to serve)
Method
Gremolata
1. In a bowl combine the lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, lime juice, EVOO, garlic, parsley and salt.
2. Mix well and taste for seasoning. Adjust as necessary.
3. Reserve for later.
Preparing the Oysters
1. Preheat your grill or BBQ until it is very hot
2. Carefully shuck the oysters, keep the top shell for grilling the oysters.
3. Place the oysters on the grill with the top shell covering them. Cook the oysters until you see small bubbles of liquid/steam escaping from the side of the shell.
4. Remove the oysters from the grill. Remove the top shell, carefully spoon the gremolata over the oysters.
5. To serve, drizzle a little lemon agrumato.
PS: If you don’t like cooked oysters the gremolata can be served with fresh uncooked oysters as well.
Enjoy immediately!