Grilled Oysters with Fennel Butter

A seasonal side dish or appetizer with fresh oysters and fennel.

Step: 1

Prepare and light a grill or preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

Step: 2

In a small bowl, blend together the butter, ground fennel seeds, shallots, fennel bulb, fennel greens, pepper and salt.

Step: 3

Arrange the oysters on the grill or oven rack, cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until they start hissing and begin to open.

Step: 4

Using an oyster knife, pry each oyster open at the hinge, loosen the oyster and discard the flat shell. Top each oyster with 1/2 teaspoon of the fennel butter. Return to grill and cook until butter is melted and hot.

Per Serving: 77 calories; protein 1.6g; carbohydrates 0.5g; fat 7.8g; cholesterol 24.3mg; sodium 109.7mg.

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