Description
These Grilled Parmesan Garlic Oysters are a delightful seafood appetizer perfect for summer grilling. The combination of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and butter enhances the natural flavors of the fresh oysters, creating a savory dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Fresh Oysters:
12 oysters (scrubbed clean),
Garlic Parmesan Butter:
4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp black pepper, pinch of red pepper flakes (optional),
For Serving:
Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Butter: Mix butter, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Shuck Oysters: Carefully shuck oysters, spoon butter mixture over each.
- Grill Oysters: Place oysters on the grill, shell side down, cook for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For easy shucking, briefly freeze oysters before opening.
- If no grill, broil in the oven and add breadcrumbs for crunch.
