Description
These Smoked Oysters with Spicy Miso Butter are a bold, umami-rich appetizer featuring briny smoked oysters baked in a creamy miso butter infused with garlic, honey, and gentle heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant seafood starter pairs perfectly with toasted baguette slices or crackers for an easy yet impressive dish ideal for dinner parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
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2 cans smoked oysters, drained
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 tablespoon white miso paste
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1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Toasted baguette slices or crackers, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Arrange drained smoked oysters in a small oven-safe dish or individual ramekins.
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In a bowl, mix softened butter, white miso paste, sriracha, lemon juice, garlic, honey, chives, and black pepper until smooth.
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Spoon the spicy miso butter evenly over the oysters.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes until butter is melted and bubbling.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
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Serve warm with toasted baguette slices or crackers
Notes
White miso works best for its mild, slightly sweet flavor.Adjust sriracha to control spice level.For a lightly browned top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (watch carefully).Keep oysters well coated with butter to prevent drying out.Add a drizzle of sesame oil for deeper flavor complexity.
