Description
Delicious grilled oysters topped with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 pieces fresh oysters, cleaned and scrubbed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed ice for serving
- Lemon wedges for garnish
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and chili flakes. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the cleaned oysters directly on the grill.
- Generously spoon the garlic butter mixture over each oyster.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 5–7 minutes, until edges curl and oysters are plump.
- Remove oysters from grill using tongs and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve on a bed of crushed ice, garnished with lemon wedges and additional chopped parsley.
Notes
Make the garlic butter ahead of time for deeper flavor. Experiment with toppings like herbs or cheese for variety.