Eye-Popping Oysters

Name: Eye-Popping Oysters
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup bottled clam juice; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dozen oysters, shucked, bottom shells and brine reserved; 1 dozen oysters, shucked, bottom shells and brine reserved; About a dozen ice cubes; Lemon wedges and freshly cracked black pepper, for garnish; Lemon wedges and freshly cracked black pepper, for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
1 Dozen
Dozen

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Smoke & Spice

By Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison

Published 2014

About

We’ve seen these peppery oysters bring jubilation to the most jaded of palates. Crack the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or use coarsely ground black pepper.

Ingredients

Eye-Popping Marinade and Mop

½ cup bottled clam juice
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Americas
United States
Fish course
Pescatarian
Gluten-free

Method

Combine the clam juice, lemon juice, oil, pepper, garlic, and any oyster brine in a large glass measuring cup. Place the oysters in a small bowl or plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the oysters and refrigerate for about 45 minutes.
Prepare the smoker for barbecuing, bringing the temperature to 180°F to 200°F.
Drain the oysters, reserving the marinad