Grilled PEI Oysters Casino

Experience the fusion of Canadian and American seafood flavors with these Grilled PEI Oysters Casino. Perfect for a summer BBQ, this appetizer blends smoky bacon, colorful veggies, and fresh oysters from Prince Edward Island. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it's an elegant starting dish for any outdoor gathering.

Ingredients

🦪 12-15 PEI oysters
🥓 1/2 to 1 cup diced bacon
🧈 1-2 tablespoons unsalted ADL butter
🧅 1-2 small shallots diced
🥬 1-2 stalks celery diced
🌶️ 1/4 to 1/2 cup diced red and yellow bell peppers
🍶 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
🌶️ A pinch of cayenne pepper
🍋 Juice from 1/2 to 1 lemon plus wedges for garnish
🌿 Fresh chives chopped for garnish
🧂 Rock salt optional for serving

Instructions

1- Prepare the Topping:

Heat a stainless steel pot over medium-high on your induction cooktop.
Add the diced bacon and cook until it's rendered but not crispy.
Next, add the ADL butter, allowing it to melt before stirring in the diced shallots and celery.
Cook until the shallots and celery are soft and translucent.
Incorporate the chopped bell peppers and continue cooking just until they warm through.
Deglaze the pot by adding Worcestershire sauce, followed by a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Squeeze in fresh lemon juice to lift and brighten the flavors.

2- Prepare the Oysters:

Carefully shuck the PEI oysters, ensuring no shell fragments remain. Loosen the oyster from the shell for easy eating.

3- Assemble and Grill:

Preheat your grill and prepare a cast iron pan or tray to maintain even heat.
Spoon the topping mixture generously over each oyster.
Place the oysters on the prepared grill surface and cook for approximately 2 minutes, just until the oysters are warmed through.

4- Garnish and Serve:

Transfer the grilled oysters to a serving tray, optionally on a bed of rock salt for presentation.
Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and a sprinkle of chopped chives.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 5-7 minutes for the topping, plus 2 minutes for grilling
Total Time: 17-24 minutes
Servings: Serves 4-6 as an appetizer
Calories: 150
Proteins: 7 grams
Fats: 12 grams
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Equipment: Stainless steel pot, Wooden spoon, Small prep bowls, Baking or grill tray, Tongs, Induction cooktop, Grill, Cast iron pan (optional)