GRILLED OYSTERS WITH PESTO BUTTER

SERVES 2

These oysters are 12 reasons to celebrate. All the taste and none of the hassle.

Ingredients

• 12 oysters, shucked

• 100g butter at room temperature

• ½ lemon, juiced

• 30g Parmesan, grated plus extra to garnish

• 30g fresh basil, coarsely chopped

• 2 tbsp pine nuts

• 1 garlic clove, minced

Method

1. For the pesto butter, add the butter, lemon juice, Parmesan, basil, garlic and pine nuts to a food processor. Blitz until a smooth consistency. Set aside until ready to use.

2. Prepare your oysters and place them on a grill pan or large baking tray.

3. Place ½ tsp of the pesto butter on top of each oyster.

4. Cook the oysters under a preheated grill for 3-4 minutes each.

5. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan (optional).

Tips

If you're short on time, adding ready-made pesto to butter works great here.

RECIPE & IMAGES COURTESY OF https://www.loveseafood.co.uk/