Description
Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters are a mouthwatering seafood appetizer that brings the taste of the ocean right to your table. This dish features fresh oysters grilled to perfection and topped with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, creating a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, these grilled oysters will impress your guests and elevate any meal. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you can easily whip up this elegant dish that highlights the natural brininess of oysters while adding a delicious touch of citrus and herb.
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
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat (500°F / 260°C).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Place oysters on the grill flat-side up. Grill with the lid down for 2–3 minutes until edges curl.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the lemon butter sauce onto each oyster. Close the lid and cook for another 1–2 minutes until butter sizzles.
- Carefully remove oysters from the grill 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: 3 oysters (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg