Cajun/Creole · appetizer

Charbroiled Oysters

Charbroiled Oysters reads umami 9.1, richness 7.0 and marine & briny 6.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cajun/Creole appetizer, about 36 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 10.0 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 6.2 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 7.5 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 9.1 · Richness 7.0 · Marine & Briny 6.4 · Salinity 6.3 · Citrus 4.9 · Sourness 4.4 · Allium 3.7 · Herbaceous 2.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.2 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Nutty 1.7 · Smoke 1.6 · Bitterness 1.6 · Sweetness 1.5 · Heat 1.2 · Fruity 1.0 · Earthy 0.9 · Floral 0.8

What's in it (11)

• 24 fresh Gulf oysters on the half shell
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• French bread for serving

Time & effort: about 36 min (26 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 109.9 kcal, 7.3 g protein, 6.2 g fat, 5.9 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

1. Melt butter with garlic and herbs to make a compound butter.
2. Place oysters on the half shell directly over a very hot charcoal or gas grill.
3. Spoon a generous amount of herbed butter onto each oyster and let sizzle for 3–4 minutes until the edges curl and the butter bubbles.
4. Top with Parmesan, let it just melt, and serve immediately with crusty French bread to soak up the juices.

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