Description
Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters are a sensational seafood appetizer that combines the briny freshness of oysters with a rich garlic-infused lemon butter sauce. Ideal for both casual gatherings and formal dinners, this dish brings an elegant touch to any meal. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare this delightful recipe, impressing your guests with its smoky flavor and stunning presentation. Serve these grilled oysters hot off the grill, garnished with fresh lemon wedges and parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh oysters (cleaned and on the half shell)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat (about 500°F / 260°C).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper; remove from heat.
- Place oysters on the grill with flat sides up. Close the lid and cook for 2–3 minutes until they start to curl at the edges.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the lemon butter sauce onto each oyster. Close the lid again and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the butter is sizzling.
- Carefully remove oysters using tongs and serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oysters (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg