Hello food lovers,
National Oyster Day is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious three-course meal featuring Emelia's condiments? We've put together some special recipes for you to try at home. Let's dive in!
Appetizer: Grilled Oysters with Harissa Butter
Start your meal with a bang with these grilled oysters. The spicy Harissa butter adds a kick that complements the briny oysters perfectly.
Grilled Oysters with Harissa Butter
Ingredients:
- 12 fresh oysters
- 1/4 cup of Emelia's Harissa
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
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Preheat your grill to high heat.
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Shuck the oysters and leave them on the half shell.
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In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, Emelia's Harissa, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.
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Top each oyster with a dollop of the Harissa butter mixture.
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Place the oysters on the grill, shell-side down. Grill for about 5-10 minutes, or until the butter is bubbling and the oysters are cooked through.
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Carefully remove the oysters from the grill (they will be hot) and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy this spicy and buttery treat!
Main Course: Grilled Lobster with Sweet Serendipity Glaze
For the main event, we have a real showstopper - Grilled Lobster with a Sweet Serendipity Glaze. The sweet and tangy glaze caramelizes on the grill, giving the lobster a deliciously unique flavour.
Grilled Lobster with Sweet Serendipity Glaze
Ingredients:
- 2 whole lobsters, split in half
- 1/4 cup of Emelia's Sweet Serendipity
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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In a small bowl, whisk together Emelia's Sweet Serendipity, olive oil, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Brush the flesh side of the lobster halves with the Sweet Serendipity mixture.
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Place the lobster halves on the grill, flesh-side down. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
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Carefully remove the lobsters from the grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Dessert: Sweet Serendipity Grilled Peaches
End your meal on a sweet note with these grilled peaches. The Sweet Serendipity and honey glaze caramelizes on the grill, giving the peaches a sweet and smoky flavor.
Sweet Serendipity Grilled Peaches
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons of Emelia's Sweet Serendipity
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions:
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Preheat your grill to medium heat.
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Brush the cut sides of the peaches with Emelia's Sweet Serendipity.
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Place the peaches on the grill, cut-side down. Grill for about 5 minutes, or until the peaches are soft and have nice grill marks.
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Carefully remove the peaches from the grill and drizzle with honey.
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Serve the grilled peaches warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Enjoy this sweet and smoky dessert!
We hope you enjoy these recipes and have a fantastic National Oyster Day. Remember, good food is all about experimenting and having fun, so feel free to tweak these recipes to suit your taste. Happy cooking!