Deviled Oysters from The Joy of Oysters

Deviling isn’t just for eggs. The name refers to any preparation that features spicy mustard and/or hot pepper and is usually made with chicken, ham, or crab. It might seem a little heavy-handed to devil oysters, but it will be a favorite recipe for spiceheads who love splashing Tabasco on raw oysters.

Makes 12

Ingredients

¼ cup (55 g) mayonnaise

¼ cup (35 g)
minced shallots

2 tablespoons
Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon
minced parsley

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons
Tabasco sauce

12 oysters, shucked on the half shell, liquor reserved and strained

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, shallots, mustard, parsley, pepper, and Tabasco. Mix in 2 tablespoons of the reserved oyster liquor.

Place the oysters on a rimmed baking sheet or a flat or shallow grill pan. Set the broiler heat to high and place the oven rack in the top position, so the shucked oysters can be as close to the broiler heating element as possible. Place about 2 teaspoons of the mayonnaise mixture on each oyster and broil until bubbling, about 2 minutes. Serve.