Grilled Oysters with Herbed Butter
Treat your taste buds to the smoky, savory delight of **Grilled Oysters with Herbed Butter**, a recipe that brings the elegance of fresh seafood to your backyard cookout. Featuring briny oysters topped with a luscious blend of melted butter, garlic, fresh herbs, and a kick of lemon, each bite is perfectly balanced and irresistibly flavorful. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan adds a touch of umami richness, while grilling over medium-high heat gives the oysters a subtle smoky essence. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal as an impressive appetizer or a crowd-pleasing addition to any barbecue. Serve hot off the grill with a splash of hot sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon for a restaurant-quality experience right at home. Perfect for oyster lovers and those new to grilling seafood, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Fresh oysters
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Scrub the oyster shells under cold water to remove any dirt or debris and discard any that are already open and do not close when tapped.
Using a shucking knife, carefully open each oyster. Loosen the oyster from the shell but keep it in the shell. Discard the top (flat) shell and keep the deeper cup-like shells with the oyster meat on it.
In a small bowl, combine the butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, chives, salt, black pepper, and optional hot sauce to create the herbed butter. Mix until well combined.
Place a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of the herbed butter over each oyster, ensuring it's well distributed over the meat.
Top each oyster with a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese.
Arrange the oysters on the preheated grill. Close the grill lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the oysters are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the oysters from the grill using tongs. Serve immediately, hot from the grill, with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1136 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.9 mcg | 134% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 804 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
