Barbecued Oysters With Garlic Paprika Parmesan Butter Food

BARBECUED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC, PAPRIKA & PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the butter until it's completely soft, then add the remaining ingredients. Lay a piece of cling film out on a clean work surface. Spoon the butter into the centre, then roll up tightly into a sausage shape. Keep in the fridge until ready to use. Will keep for a week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
• Light the barbecue and let it burn until the coals are glowing whitehot. Now shuck your oysters. Fold a tea towel into a strip and lie it on a firmly positioned chopping board (held in place underneath by some damp kitchen towel). Put the oysters on the towel, curved-side down, and wrap the tea towel over to sandwich it. Use a strong knife, preferably a shucking knife, to firmly pierce the hinge of the oyster, then turn it to open the oyster until you hear it pop. Work the knife around the edge of the shell, being careful not to cut into the oyster, until you can remove the lid. Disconnect the oyster from its shell on the bottom so it slides out easily.
• Slice a round of the butter on top of each oyster and put on the barbecue, grilling for 6 mins or until bubbling. Serve with some chunks of bread to mop up the juices, if you like.

PAPRIKA-PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in small bowl until blended. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill. Use at room temperature.)

GRILLED PORTERHOUSE STEAK WITH PAPRIKA-PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix all Paprika-Parmesan Butter ingredients in small bowl until blended.(Can be made 2 days ahead.) Use at room temperature.
• Place steak in glass baking dish.
• Whisk oil and next 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Pour half of marinade over steak. Turn steak over; pour remaining marinade over steak. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning occasionally.
• Prepare grill, (medium heat).
• Remove steak from marinade; shake off excess.
• Place steak on grill; cover grill.
• Grill steak to desired doneness,(until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of steak registers 115 F to 120 F for rare,about 15 minutes per side,or 125 F to 130 F for medium-rare, about 18 minutes per side),occasionally moving steak to cooler part of rack if cooking too quickly.
• Transfer steak to platter; cover to keep warm. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Using sharp knife, cut meat away from bone. Cut each meat section into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
• Spread Paprika-Parmesan Butter over top of slices and serve.