Low Country Steamed Carolina Cup Oysters With Melted Butter Recipes

LOW COUNTRY STEAMED CAROLINA CUP OYSTERS WITH MELTED BUTTER

Steps:

• Build a hot fire with wood chips. Stack stones or bricks around fire so that the sheet metal sits securely on top.
• Once metal is very hot, place oysters on top, and cover completely with wet burlap. Steam until shells begin to open, checking frequently, 12 to 18 minutes.
• Shovel oysters onto a serving platter, discarding any that do not open, and serve immediately with melted butter, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges.

INSTANT POT® FRESH STEAMED OYSTERS WITH SPICY BUTTER

Steps:

• Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and set trivet inside. Place oysters on the trivet. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Meanwhile, stir hot sauce and parsley into the melted butter until well combined.
• Release pressure using quick release according to manufacture's directions, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Carefully open the oysters using a spoon; set on a serving plate. Spoon butter over the top.

FIRE ROASTED LOW-COUNTY OYSTERS WITH TARRAGON AND RED HOT SAUCE BUTTER

Steps:

• Butter: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth, or add them to a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Oysters: Heat a grill to high. Put the oysters in a single layer on the grates of the grill and cook until the liquor begins to simmer. Immediately top each oyster with a heaping teaspoon of the tarragon butter and a few extra dashes of hot sauce, if desired. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve.