Oysters with Brown Sugar–Chipotle Butter

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Talk about pedigree: Washington state’s Hama Hama Seafood Store fell in love with this sweet-and-spicy sauce after having it at Hog Island Oyster Company. They modified the original, then shared their take with us. If you’re not a raw oyster person, this buttery, broiled treatment should be in your repertoire.

Ingredients

8 Servings

1

garlic clove, finely chopped

1

/4 canned chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon)

2

tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

1

1/2 teaspoons bourbon

1

1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

2

dozen oysters (such as Blue Point, Well Fleet, or Malpeque), freshly shucked, on the half shell, with liquor

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix garlic, chile, butter, bourbon, and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Heat broiler. Spread a layer of kosher salt on a rimmed baking sheet (about 2 cups) and arrange oysters on top (the salt will prevent them from tipping over). Place about 1/2 tsp. butter mixture on each oyster.

    Step 3

    Broil oysters until butter is melted and sugar is beginning to caramelize, about 3 minutes.

    Step 4

    DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 180 Fat (g) 9 Saturated Fat (g) 4.5 Cholesterol (mg) 90 Carbohydrates (g) 9 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 2 Protein (g) 14 Sodium (mg) 220
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