When you don't feel like struggling to shuck oysters, just throw them on the grill.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

　　1 small shallot, minced

　　2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

　　1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

　　1 teaspoon dry Sherry or brandy

　　1 teaspoon sharp hot sauce such as Tabasco

　　Salt

　　Freshly ground black pepper

　　6 medium oysters

　　

Step 1

In a small bowl, blend together butter, shallot, sage, chives, Sherry, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

　　

Step 2

Light a grill. Put oysters, flat side up, over a hot fire and grill until oysters pop open, 2-3 minutes. As they open, carefully transfer to a plate, keeping juices in shell. Take off top shell, add a dab of butter mixture, and serve right away.