Description
Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters are a seafood lover’s dream, combining the brininess of fresh oysters with a zesty garlic and lemon butter sauce, all infused with a smoky flavor from the grill. This elegant appetizer is perfect for summer barbecues, dinner parties, or casual gatherings with friends. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal cooking, you can impress your guests with this delicious and visually stunning dish. Each oyster delivers a burst of flavor that complements their natural richness, making them an unforgettable addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh oysters 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 and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat (about 500°F / 260°C).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper; remove from heat.
- Place cleaned oysters on the grill with flat sides up; close lid and cook for about 2–3 minutes until edges curl.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the lemon butter sauce onto each oyster; close lid and cook for another 1–2 minutes until sizzling.
- Carefully remove oysters using tongs and serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oyster
- Calories: 59
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg