Grilled Garlic Butter Oysters – Friday Harbor Recipe & Travel Video
Grilled Garlic Butter Oysters in Friday Harbor – Easy Recipe & Travel Guide
Take a scenic trip to Friday Harbor, located on San Juan Island in Washington State, and discover one of the best-kept secrets for baked oysters in the Pacific Northwest. This waterfront town is home to a legendary oyster spot just steps from the ferry terminal, where locals have been grilling oysters for decades.
In this video, we explore the island's beauty, taste the freshest Pacific oysters, and share a step-by-step baked oyster recipe you can recreate at home using oysters from Global Seafoods North America.
🔥 Easy Baked Oyster Recipe – San Juan Island Style
🧄 Ingredients:
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Live oysters in the shell – try Miyagi, Willapa Bay, or Cliff Point Petite Oysters
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Garlic butter (homemade or store-bought)
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Dry white wine (like Chardonnay)
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Heat grill to medium-high.
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Place oysters shell-side down directly on the grill for 5–6 minutes, until they begin to open.
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Carefully open each oyster, keeping it in the half shell.
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Add 1–2 teaspoons of garlic butter with a splash of white wine on top.
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Return to grill and cook for another 6–7 minutes until the sauce is sizzling and the oysters are lightly browned.
Serve hot with crusty bread and a glass of white wine for a true Pacific Northwest seafood experience.
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