Description
These Grilled Parmesan Garlic Oysters are a delectable seafood appetizer perfect for summer grilling. Plump oysters are topped with a savory garlic butter mixture, Parmesan cheese, and grilled to perfection. A hint of lemon adds brightness to this dish, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Fresh Oysters:
12 fresh oysters, shucked and on the half shell
Garlic Butter Mixture:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional), salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Top Oysters: Spoon garlic butter onto each oyster, sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Grill: Place oysters on the grill, close the lid, and grill for 5-7 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can prepare the garlic butter mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For a crispy top, finish the oysters under the broiler for 1-2 minutes after grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oysters
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
