Smoky Lemon Garlic Grilled Oysters (Print Version)
Grilled oysters with smoky paprika, garlic butter, and bright lemon for bold, vibrant flavor in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Shellfish
01 -
12 fresh oysters, cleaned and kept in the half shell
→ Butter Mixture
02 -
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 -
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 -
Zest of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 -
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, optional
→ Garnish
08 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
09 -
Lemon wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. For enhanced smokiness, allow charcoal to turn white-hot before cooking.
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Combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
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Place cleaned and shucked oysters on a grill-safe tray, or set directly on the preheated grill, keeping each oyster in its half shell.
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Evenly spoon garlic butter mixture over each oyster in the half shell.
05 -
Grill oysters for 5 to 7 minutes or until they are plump and slightly firm. Monitor closely to avoid overcooking.
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Sprinkle grilled oysters with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
# Notes:
01 -
Oysters cook quickly on the grill; avoid overcooking to maintain tender texture.
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For best results, grill oysters over charcoal for a subtle smoky flavor.