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Grilled Oysters with Mango Pico de Gallo and Red Chile Horseradish

By Bobby Flay

4.7

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Editor's Note: This recipe was originally part of a menu by Bobby Flay for a backyard barbecue. For the complete menu and Flay's tips on throwing a party, click here.

I was taught to grill oysters on one of my trips to the Pacific Northwest. This is one of those dishes where organization is imperative. Because the oysters cook for only a few minutes, you've got to have the garnishes ready before you put the shells on the grill. The mango pico de gallo and the red chile horseradish are hot and sweet on your tongue. If you think that the red chile horseradish looks too spicy, don't worry, for the sweet mango provides just the right cooling sensation. The oysters actually "pop" when they are cooked and make for a great presentation.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Mango pico de gallo

1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and finely diced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño chile, finely diced
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Red chile horseradish

1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder

Grilled oysters

32 oysters, such as Blue Point or Malpeque, scrubbed

Preparation

  1. For mango pico de gallo:

    Step 1

    Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

  2. For red chile horseradish:

    Step 2

    Stir together the ingredients in a small bowl.

  3. For grilled oysters:

    Step 3

    1. Heat your grill to high.

    Step 4

    2. Place the oysters directly on the grates of the grill, close the cover, and cook until all of the oysters have opened, 4 to 5 minutes (discarding any that are not).

    Step 5

    3. Top each oyster with 1 teaspoon pico de gallo and 1/4 teaspoon red chile horseradish. Serve hot.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional Analysis (per serving with 2 tablespoons pico de gallo) Calories: 203 Protein (gm): 9 Carbohydrates (gm): 22 Total Sugar (gm): 13 Total Fat (gm): 10 Saturated Fat (gm): 1.8 Cholesterol (mg): 59 Sodium (mg): 375 Fiber (gm): 3
#### Nutritional analysis provided by _Bobby Flay's Grilling for Life_
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