Perfect Pesto Oysters

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time20 mins
Ingredients
  cup Firmly packed fresh basil leaves, plus small leaves, to serve
 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
 2 tbsp Pine nuts, toasted
 125 g Butter, at room temperature
 36 (3 dozen) Pacific or Sydney Rock Oysters
 Rock salt, to serve
 20 g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan
 Lemon wedges, to serve
1

Step 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

Step 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

Step 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.

Enjoy!!

Thanks to TASTE.COM.AU

Ingredients

Ingredients
  cup Firmly packed fresh basil leaves, plus small leaves, to serve
 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
 2 tbsp Pine nuts, toasted
 125 g Butter, at room temperature
 36 (3 dozen) Pacific or Sydney Rock Oysters
 Rock salt, to serve
 20 g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan
 Lemon wedges, to serve

Directions

1

Step 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

Step 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

Step 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.

Enjoy!!

Thanks to TASTE.COM.AU

Perfect Pesto Oysters