Description
These Grilled Parmesan Garlic Oysters are a delightful seafood appetizer perfect for summer grilling. The combination of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and butter enhances the natural flavors of the fresh oysters, creating a savory dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Fresh Oysters:
12 oysters (scrubbed clean),
Garlic Parmesan Butter:
4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp black pepper, pinch of red pepper flakes (optional),
For Serving:
Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Butter: Mix butter, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Shuck Oysters: Carefully shuck oysters, spoon butter mixture over each.
- Grill Oysters: Place oysters on the grill, shell side down, cook for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For easy shucking, briefly freeze oysters before opening.
- If no grill, broil in the oven and add breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oyster
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
