🦪 Inihaw na Talaba

Seafood · Main ingredient: Oysters · ⏱ 8 min · Serves 5 · ~₱335 · Best for: Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Ingredients

• 2 dozen Fresh talaba (oysters), in the shell
• 6 tbsp Butter, softened
• 6 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Grated cheese (quickmelt or parmesan, optional)
• 2 tbsp Chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp Calamansi juice
• 3 pinch Salt, to taste
• 0.5 tsp Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Scrub the oyster shells clean under running water to remove sand and debris.
2. Preheat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat.
3. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, calamansi juice, salt, and pepper to make the garlic butter.
4. Place the oysters directly on the grill, flat side up, and grill for 3-5 minutes until the shells begin to open.
5. Carefully open the shells fully (discard any that do not open) and loosen the oyster meat from the shell using a small knife, keeping it in the deeper half-shell.
6. Top each oyster with a spoonful of the garlic butter mixture, and cheese if using.
7. Return to the grill for another 2-3 minutes until the butter melts and bubbles and the cheese (if used) is melted and slightly browned.
8. Remove from the grill and serve immediately, hot, with chili-soy dipping sauce and calamansi wedges.

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