How To Steam Oysters In The Shell<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOne of the best ways to steam oysters in the shell is in a steamer. We described how best to do that earlier on, but it bears repeating here.<\/p>\n
\n- You will need 4 pounds of oysters in their shells, half a cup of water, and some butter or margarine to serve.<\/li>\n
- First you must discard any open or broken oyster shells, because these are not safe to eat. <\/li>\n
- Then you need to scrub the remaining oysters under the tap or in cold water.<\/li>\n
- Remove any barnacles with a dull paring knife.<\/li>\n
- Bring the half cup of water to a boil.<\/li>\n
- Place half the oysters in the steamer with the boiling water.<\/li>\n
- Cover the oysters and steam for 5 to 8 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Remove the oysters as they open, discarding any that refuse to open<\/li>\n
- Repeat the process with the remaining oysters<\/li>\n
- Serve up still hot with butter (or marg)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How To Steam Oysters On The Grill<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou can also steam oysters on the grill. Here’s how.<\/p>\n
\n- Take 10 to 12 fresh oysters and rinse. Discard any that are broken or open.<\/li>\n
- Heat your grill up to medium-high.<\/li>\n
- Place the oysters cupped side down on the cooking grate, and cover the grill.<\/li>\n
- Most oysters will start to open their shells. Cook until the meat is opaque. This could take between 5 to 10 minutes depending on the size.<\/li>\n
- Carefully, using tongs or oven gloves, remove the oysters from the grill.<\/li>\n
- Fully remove the top shell and add your desired dressing if any.<\/li>\n
- You can simply run a sharp knife along the inside of the bottom shell in order to detach the oyster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How To Steam Oysters Without A Steamer<\/strong><\/h2>\nSo, as our other sections of this article have shown, you don’t necessarily need a dedicated steam to steam your oysters.<\/p>\n
You can steam them in the oven, or on the stove, or even on a grill. The choice is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n
But to steam oysters on the stove, although you don’t need a steamer per se, you will need a large stockpot that has a steaming basket.<\/p>\n
But if you were to steam your oysters in the oven or on your grill, you won’t need any special equipment at all.<\/p>\n