Tailgate Grilled Oysters Knockefeller

Tailgate Grilled Oysters Knockefeller

Sure to knock-a-feller out! Actually, it’s a knock off of the iconic Oyster Rockefeller classic New Orleans recipe, can you tell difference? 

A good friend Thomas Carey introduced us to these grilled oyster recipes and we fired them up on a sandbar island in the middle of Matagorda Bay, Texas during the Borracho Pescador Fishing Tournament as an app for the participants. “Having a big day on the water? Take a break and come on over brother, get you some oysters and grab a drink from the bar” We couldn’t grill them fast enough, and folks were burning their fingers trying to grab them right when they came off the fire (they are like lava right off the grill, give them a sec). These oysters are bold, buttery, and built for a crowd. Everything can be prepped ahead and packed in a cooler, making it perfect for tailgates, beach cookouts, or any off-the-grid gathering.  

Yield: 50 oysters 
Prep Time: 20 minutes 
Cook Time: 7–10 minutes 
Total Time: ~30 minutes 

Recommended Tools: 

  • Old Smokey charcoal grill, long set of tongs, charcoal and starter
  • Foil roasters for prep and for serving
  • 40oz Tupperware for butter seasoning
  • Gallon plastic bag for breadcrumb / parm topping mix  
Breadcrumb Parmesan Topper Mix 

Ingredients / Instructions:  

  • 1 lb seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 lb fine grated parmesan
  • Combine and mix in a gallon bag and save in fridge for later   
Knockefeller 

Ingredients:  

  • 2 lbs salted butter
  • 1lb frozen chopped spinach 
  • 4 tbsp of steak seasoning of choice
  • (1) 4.5oz jar of minced garlic 
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp of lemon juice (roughly half lemon) if desired 

Instructions: 

  • Melt butter slowly and make sure to not separate the milk solids
  • Add the spinach in increments as butter melts along with steak seasoning
  • Add several large tablespoons of minced garlic and dried thyme and continue to stir
  • Be careful to not cook ingredients and ensure all is incorporated into mixture
  • Once all ingredients are well combined remove from heat and store in large container / chill in fridge until ready to use 

Cooking Instructions-

Preheat the Grill: 

  • Burn coals until glowing and covered in white ash
  • Create a two-zone fire (direct and indirect). Add wood chunks if desired 

 Prep the Oysters: 

  • Shuck 10–20 oysters per grilling round 
  • Place in foil roaster and top each with 1 tbsp of desired butter mix 

 Grill and Serve the Oysters  

  • Place oysters face-up on indirect side of grill, nestle oysters between wire grates to hold up right / prevent from tipping over
  • Pour any leftover oyster liquid from roaster over top of oysters
  • Close lid and cook for ~ 5 minutes
  • Top with breadcrumb/parmesan mix and cook for another 3 minutes
  • Oysters are ready when bubbling and topping is lightly browned
  • Transfer to serving tray, feel free to squeeze lemon over the top if desired 
  • Watch them disappear! 

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