Description
Miso Baked Oysters: A Quick and Easy West Coast Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pieces Fresh Oysters (Shucked)
- 0.75 cups Japanese Mayonnaise (Or substitute with regular mayonnaise and lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons Miso Paste (Light or dark miso)
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (Sweet rice wine)
- 5 dashes Hot Sauce (Adjust based on spice tolerance)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (Opt for fresh juice for best flavor)
- 1.5 cups Fresh Spinach (Shredded or chiffonade)
- 0.5 cups Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese (About 2 oz; leave out for a dairy-free version)
- Extra Lemon Wedges (For a zesty finish)
- Parsley (For color and freshness)
- Paprika (For flavor and presentation)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven’s broiler or BBQ grill to high (around 425°F / 220°C).
- Arrange your shucked oyster shells or ramekins on a baking sheet, using rock salt for added stability.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Japanese mayonnaise, miso paste, mirin, hot sauce, and fresh lemon juice. Mix until creamy.
- Spread shredded spinach in the oyster shells, then place the oysters on top.
- Spoon miso mayonnaise over each oyster and sprinkle with cheese if desired. Broil for 5 to 8 minutes until bubbly.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges, parsley, or paprika if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: West Coast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oyster
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Miso Baked Oysters, West Coast, Appetizer