Does grilling shellfish stink up your grill?

[Shadowdog500]

I had grilled oysters at a new French bistro by me and want to grill oysters at home now.

I never grilled shellfish before because I’m concerned about the liquor spilling and stinking up the grill. Anyone have that happen, or am I worrying about nothing. I only hose my grill out once a year.

Perhaps I can grill them in a disposable aluminum pan.

Here is what they served, they were very good.
Lemon-herb butter Grilled oysters piperade, pimente d’espelette

 

[Maylar]

If they're big enough to straddle the grill you don't need a pan. Handle them with gloves instead of tongs so they don't spill. Smaller ones should go in a pan. Some people put a bed of rice or rock salt under them to keep them level. It only takes a few minutes.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

I think it is Dragos in Louisville KY that does BBQ Oysters. OMG They are spooooo good

 

[Fooball]

Don't spill them when you pick them up and you should be good to go. Don't overcook either.

 

[Tat-que]

I have a designated Weber JJ for any fish/shellfish

 

[food4thot]

Not a fan of raw oysters but really liking the idea of grilled. Grilled lemon is great.

Never had an issue with either fish or shellfish leaving an after smell/taste in the grill. The microwave is another story.

 

[bschoen]

I grill a lot of seafood, never had a problem. Fire cleanses. You do need to clean the damn thing now and then though, the people who call grease, grime, creosote seasoning, run away from them.

 

[thirdeye]

This topic has been discussed for years, and I can't recall any carry-over flavor after grilling seafood.

 

[Charny]

Maybe a little apple will fix it?

 

[Shadowdog500]

Maybe a little apple will fix it?

That would be worse than lighter fluid! :biggrin1:

 

[jham0077]

I do them on the kettle. Usually the ash acts as a drying agent for anything that spills and I've never noticed an after smell.

 

[Itsdone]

That's what drip pans are for.

 

[Smoking Piney]

I've grilled oytsters occasionally on my BGE, and shrimp in regular rotation. No issues with it funking it up.

 

[tom b]

old wives tale