Description
Grilled Parmesan Garlic Oysters are a savory, smoky treat featuring fresh oysters topped with a rich garlic butter and parmesan cheese crust, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh oysters, shucked
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place oysters on the grill shell side down to stabilize.
- Top each oyster with a generous spoonful of the garlic butter mixture.
- Close the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the butter is bubbly and cheese is golden.
- Carefully remove oysters from the grill, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh, live oysters for best flavor and safety.
- Can substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the buttery juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oysters
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg