Description
Miso Baked Oysters offer a delightful fusion of savory Japanese flavors and fresh West Coast seafood, perfect for a quick and easy appetizer or light meal. These oysters are topped with a creamy miso-mayonnaise sauce, fresh spinach, and melted cheese, then broiled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Oysters
- 12 pieces Fresh Oysters (large, shucked)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Japanese Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Miso Paste (light or dark)
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach (or kale/other leafy greens)
- 1 cup Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese, shredded (omit for dairy-free)
- Coarse salt (for stabilizing oysters on baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat your broiler or BBQ to high heat, aiming for around 500°F (260°C), allowing about 10 minutes for the broiler to reach full temperature.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Arrange oyster shells or ramekins on a baking sheet and fill each with coarse salt to stabilize the oysters during cooking.
- Make Miso Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine Japanese mayonnaise and miso paste, stirring until smooth. Then blend in mirin, hot sauce, and fresh lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- Add Spinach: Evenly distribute fresh spinach among the oyster shells or ramekins to create a bed for the oysters.
- Place Oysters: Carefully position each oyster on top of the spinach in the shells or ramekins.
- Top with Sauce and Cheese: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the creamy miso mayo sauce over each oyster, followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Broil: Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the oysters to cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm alongside a crisp salad or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use light miso paste for a milder flavor or dark miso for a richer taste.
- Japanese mayonnaise offers a unique flavor; if using regular mayonnaise, increase lemon juice to balance the taste.
- Do not substitute mirin to maintain authentic flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese topping.
- Coarse salt stabilizes oysters during broiling to prevent tipping.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on preferred spice level.
