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Grilled Oysters
Delicious grilled oysters recipe on the half shell, char grilled to perfection. These oysters are juicy, spicy, and topped with garlic butter. Learn how to grill oysters at home with this easy recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 55 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 big oysters on the half shell
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley Leaves
- paprika to taste
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Shuck the oysters and set aside.
- Top the oysters with the chopped garlic and parsley leaves, and season with paprika to taste. Add some melted butter to each oyster.
- Grill on an outdoor grill for about 5-8 minutes or until they are cooked. Serve immediately. You can add a squirt of lemon juice before eating.
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Notes
- Use fresh oysters that are tightly closed – buy them on the day they are harvested.
- Carefully shuck them, keeping the juices in the shell – the secret trick about shucking oysters is to have the “flatter” side of the oyster facing you, then start at the hinge of the oyster (the pointed end of the oyster). Insert an oyster knife or a small knife at the hinge, twist the knife a few times and pop the shell open.
- Add flavor with garlic butter, herbs, and spices before grilling. Add a squirt of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill shell-side down for 5-8 minutes and they’re cooked through.
- If you bake these oysters, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
55kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
48mg
(2%)
Potassium
20mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.05g
(0%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.