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Asian Pesto Baked Oysters

Makes 6-12 servings

cuisine: Asian

meal type: Appetizer

technique: Baked, Quick



1 cup roasted peanuts 6 fresh jalapenos, seeded 6 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger juice of 4 limes 4 oz. fish sauce 1 cup peanut oil 1 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup chopped fresh basil 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup chopped fresh mint 6 or 7 dozen medium Texas oysters box of rock (kosher) salt

Place first ten ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth, being careful not to overheat the mixture. Add basil, cilantro and mint and pulse until smooth and incorporated. Adjust seasoning to taste. Open oysters and place in a pan on a bed of rock salt. Place 1 teaspoon of asian pesto on top of each oyster and bake at 450°F for 10 minutes. Serve with Tabasco, wasabi or soy sauce