When learning how to cook oysters, you will find there are many techniques. There are also many different recipes for each way of cooking them. Many people love good quality fresh oysters served raw. (I do not eat them raw and do not recommend it. Supposedly you only eat them raw in m...
Although I love my oysters raw, sometimes a grilled oyster is a nice change. The oysters are topped with a yummy spicy citrus butter that still allows the flavor of the oysters to come through. The butter is also great as a dipping sauce for crab legs and lobster. - melissav —melissa...
Beware that consuming them raw brings the risk of foodborne illness. Approximately 80,000 people in the US get vibriosis every year from consuming raw oysters. Therefore, it’s not a recommended way to consume them. Frequently Asked Questions on How to Cook Seafood If you consider yourself a...
The flavor of shellfish benefits significantly from grilling. Removing the shellfish from the grill before they become too well done and rubbery is the biggest challenge. Watching closely for the shellfish to turn opaque (non-transparent), removing it from the grill and serving immediately is key...
However, in our latest issue ofAn Honest Kitchenwe’ve taken on the challenge of making over a number of meals, including the traditional roast, because we think a roast dinner can be a good thing – simple to cook, manageable even if there’s only one or two of you at homeandhealthy...
Brown’s essay elegantly articulates the frustrations I usually feel when I hear someone say “I don’t eat olives / oysters / pumpkin / spinach /whatever”. The crux of his argument is that to be a ‘picky eater’ – he exempts ethical vegetarians and people with physical conditions like...
The most common way to cook tuna steak is to sear it. Since it’s meant to be raw on the inside, an incredibly hot skillet is the easiest way to sear the outside of the tuna steak while keeping the inside undercooked. Here’s how to sear tuna steak: Season the tuna steaks and rub...
Have the fishmonger shuck the clams for you but be sure they give you the shells. You can serve the clams on a bed of salt to keep them from tipping over. Matt Grilled Oysters Three Ways You don’t need a grill to make these oysters: a 500 degree F oven will do the trick. ...
Raw chestnutsare not fit to eat, so it's important to cook chestnuts before serving. The best cooking methods allow you to cook the nut in the shell and then remove it once it's softened. You'll need to use a sharp pointed knife to slice either a horizontal slash or a large X alon...
I prefer to grill mussels, because it’s really easy to do and it cooks them so quickly. You can finish cooking mussels on the grill in about 10 minutes or less. I like to serve up mussels as an appetizer or make them part of a larger seafood spread, alongside shrimp, oysters, and...