Grilled Oysters

Perfectly grilled oysters with a garlic butter lemon sauce drizzled on top. These cook in minutes and are perfect for an elegant appetizer or light entree.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 7

Total Time 9

Servings servings

Calories 76kcal

Author Arman Liew

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oysters in shell
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Alternatively, place a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once hot, place the oysters onto the grill, cover, and grill for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid, drizzle the lemon butter over each oyster, cover, and grill for another 2 minutes, or until the butter sizzles.
Remove the grilled oysters from the grill and serve immediately.

Notes

Add cheese. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top after drizzling the butter.
Use different herbs. Swap the parsley for fresh basil, cilantro, or chives.
Make them spicy. Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy, New Orleans-inspired flavor.
Storage. Leftovers will keep well for up to 2 days.

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