Grilled Oysters with Tabasco-Leek Butter

Ingredients

• 1 large garlic clove minced
• 1 medium leek white green very thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 24  oysters on the half shell 
• 1 serving salt 
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 
• 0.5 tablespoon tabasco 
• 6 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• grill

Directions

1. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
2. Add the leek and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 8 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, transfer to a bowl and let cool. Stir in the garlic, lemon juice and Tabasco. Soften the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and combine thoroughly with the leek mixture. Season with salt.
3. Light a grill.
4. Place a dollop of leek butter on each oyster. Grill the oysters over high heat until just cooked through and the butter is melted, about 1 minute.
5. Serve right away.