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Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters

Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters: A Quick Seafood Delight

Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters are a delightful seafood appetizer that's quick, elegant, and full of rich flavors, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 oysters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oysters
  • 12 Fresh Oysters Choose medium to large varieties with tightly closed shells for best flavor and texture.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Provides richness to the sauce.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Finely minced for aromatic depth.
For the Sauce
  • 1 lemon Fresh Lemon Juice and Zest Opt for freshly squeezed for maximum taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Can also use chives.
  • to taste Sea Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • grill
  • saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Oyster knife

Method
 

Grilling Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to high heat, around 500°F (260°C), for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  4. Arrange the oysters on the grill, flat-side up, and grill for 2-3 minutes until edges curl.
  5. Spoon lemon butter sauce generously onto each oyster and grill for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from grill and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oysterCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose fresh oysters with tightly closed shells. Monitor cooking time closely to avoid overcooking.

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