Description
Grilled Parmesan Garlic Oysters are a delicious appetizer featuring fresh oysters topped with a savory garlic butter and Parmesan cheese mixture, then perfectly grilled to bubbly, golden perfection. This quick and easy recipe highlights the natural briny flavors of oysters enhanced by rich, buttery garlic topping and fresh lemon for a zesty finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Oysters
- 12 fresh oysters, shucked
Garlic Butter Topping
- 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
To Serve
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough to cook the oysters evenly and melt the butter topping.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated to create a flavorful garlic butter spread.
- Position Oysters on Grill: Place the shucked oysters on the grill with the shell side down. This orientation stabilizes the oysters and prevents the juices from spilling out during cooking.
- Add Topping: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared garlic butter mixture over each oyster, coating the oyster meat well to infuse it with the rich flavors.
- Grill Oysters: Close the grill lid and cook the oysters for 5 to 7 minutes. Cook until the butter mixture is bubbly and the Parmesan cheese turns golden brown, indicating the oysters are cooked through and flavorful.
- Serve: Carefully remove the oysters from the grill using tongs or a spatula. Optionally garnish with extra chopped parsley for freshness. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the oysters.
Notes
- Ensure oysters are fresh and properly shucked for best results and safety.
- Use medium-high grill heat to avoid overcooking and drying out the oysters.
- Adjust garlic and Parmesan quantities to taste for more or less intensity.
- Serve oysters immediately after grilling to enjoy maximum flavor and warmth.
- Lemon wedges add a bright acidic contrast that complements the rich butter topping perfectly.
