Ingredients
Oysters
- 12 fresh oysters in shell
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Clean and Shuck Oysters: Scrub the oyster shells thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Carefully shuck each oyster, keeping the oyster meat in the deeper half of the shell to retain the natural juices.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high temperature to ensure a perfect sear and cook on the oysters.
- Arrange Oysters for Grilling: Place the oysters on a tray or use a grill-safe oyster rack to keep each one level. This prevents the natural juices from spilling during grilling.
- Add Toppings: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared garlic butter over each oyster. Then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Grill Oysters: Place the oysters directly on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese melts, turns golden, and the oyster edges start curling.
- Garnish and Cool Slightly: Remove the oysters from the grill and let them cool for a minute. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside lemon wedges.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the flavorful, melty, and juicy grilled oysters at their best.
Notes
- Always use fresh, tightly closed oysters for safety and optimal flavor.
- Don’t overload with cheese—just use enough to melt and crisp beautifully for balance.
- Use a grill-safe oyster rack or a bed of foil to keep oysters stable and prevent tipping during grilling.
- Be careful when shucking oysters to avoid injury; use an oyster knife and protective gloves if possible.
- If you prefer less spice, omit the red pepper flakes or reduce the amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Low Salt
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oysters
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
