Basil Grilled Oysters
Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Deja Knight McMillan![Basil grilled oysters on plate](http://cdn0.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/936719/fill/800x600/basil-grilled-oysters.jpg?timestamp=1722059377)
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Oysters, freshly shucked
Basil Vinaigrette:
2 cups basil
1 small shallot
1 clove of garlic
Dash of red pepper flakes
⅔ cup of olive oil
4 Tbsp champagne or red wine vinegar
In a blender, combine and process the basil vinaigrette ingredients. Top freshly shucked oysters with a dash of the vinaigrette and place on the grill for 5 minutes at medium-high heat. Before removing them from the grill, sprinkle on some grated pecorino Romano cheese.
Source: Deja Knight McMillan
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