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grilled oysters recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 oysters 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy grilled oysters recipe brings succulent, smoky flavor to your table without the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s a quick, tasty, and healthy dish.
Ingredients
- 12 fresh oysters, in-shell
- 0.5 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (for dairy-free, use olive oil or plant-based butter)
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for butter)
- Zest of 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (2 g) sea salt (for butter)
- 0.25 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper (for butter)
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (for crumble)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 0.5 cup (50 g) Panko breadcrumbs (for gluten-free, use certified gluten-free Panko)
- 0.25 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2–3 lime wedges, for serving
- 2 cups (500 g) coarse rock salt, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Crispy Garlic Crumble: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add the thinly sliced garlic and fry gently until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove crispy garlic chips with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Toast Panko: In the same skillet with the garlic-infused oil, add the Panko breadcrumbs. Toast over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl, and once cool, gently mix in the crispy garlic chips. Season lightly with sea salt and pepper.
- Prepare Smoked Paprika-Lime Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, smoked paprika, minced garlic, lime zest, fresh lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Shuck Oysters: Carefully shuck the oysters using an oyster knife, discarding the top flat shell. Loosen the oyster meat from the bottom shell, ensuring it remains nestled in its cup with its natural liquor. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400F / 200C). Ensure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Grill Oysters: Place the shucked oysters directly on the hot grill grates. Spoon a generous amount of the smoked paprika-lime butter over each oyster. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the oyster edges begin to curl, the butter is bubbling and slightly caramelized, and the oysters are plump and cooked through.
- Serve Hot: Using tongs, carefully remove the grilled oysters from the grill and transfer them back to a clean platter. Spread coarse rock salt onto a serving platter to stabilize them. Arrange the warm oysters, top generously with the crispy garlic crumble, and scatter fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
For dairy-free, use olive oil or plant-based butter. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Look for sustainably harvested oysters and keep them cold. Oysters are done when shells open, edges curl, butter bubbles, and meat is opaque and plump. Avoid overcooking; oysters get rubbery quickly. You can prep the crumble and butter ahead of time. For a milder, kid-friendly version, omit smoked paprika and use just butter, garlic, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oyster
- Calories: 140 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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