Angie on Global: Grilled Oysters with Charred Tomato Salsa

August 27, 2021

September is almost here! Elevate your BBQ game with fresh oysters and this salsa made with local tomatoes.

Grilled Oyster with Charred Tomato Salsa

Ingredients:

• 24 cherry tomatoes or 6 roma tomatoes, halved
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1 jalapeno pepper, cut in half and seeded
• 2 shallots, peeled and cut in half
• 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lime
• Salt and pepper

• Preheat your BBQ to medium high. In a large bowl, toss all veggies with a bit of olive oil and place them all on the preheated, clean grill. Grill until the veggies are blistered, turning occasionally. Remove from the grill and transfer to a food processor and pulse into a salsa. Add lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped cilantro if you are using it. Serve the charred tomato salsa on the freshly grilled oysters
  
  
• 24 oysters, scrubbed
  
  
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Place oysters cup side down on the grill. Cover grill and cook until your first oyster opens, 6-8 minutes depending on the size. Carefully remove the oysters from the grill, keeping cup side down. Use a paring knife to pry oysters open. Top oysters with the charred tomato salsa and serve immediately.

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