Description
Deliciously savory and easy-to-make grilled oysters topped with a rich Parmesan garlic butter mixture, perfect for a quick appetizer or seafood treat.
Ingredients
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Oysters
- 12 fresh oysters, shucked
Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the oysters.
- Prepare garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Arrange oysters on the grill: Place the shucked oysters on the grill with the shell side down to stabilize them and prevent spilling the toppings.
- Add garlic butter topping: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared garlic butter mixture onto each oyster, covering the oyster meat evenly.
- Grill the oysters: Close the grill lid and cook the oysters for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the butter mixture is bubbling and the Parmesan cheese turns golden and slightly crispy.
- Serve immediately: Carefully remove the oysters from the grill. Optionally garnish with extra chopped parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the oysters.
Notes
- Use fresh oysters for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can substitute with dried parsley but use less as it is more concentrated.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the oysters warm with the melted garlic butter topping.
- This recipe pairs well with crusty bread or a light white wine.
- Handle oysters carefully when removing from the grill as they will be hot and the butter bubbling.
