Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter

Oysters on the half shell grilled until bubbling with garlic herb butter and Parmesan, the Gulf Coast way. Serves 4.

KetoLow-carbNo added sugar

Contains: milk, shellfish, wheat. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

  • Prep 25 min
  • Cook 8 min
  • Total 33 min
  • Yield 24 oysters, 4 servings
  • Level Intermediate

Updated

Jump to: Ingredients | Instructions | Tips | Questions | Nutrition | Storage | Print recipe

Grilled oysters on the half shell bubbling with garlic butter and Parmesan, with lemon

Chargrilled oysters, made famous in New Orleans, are the perfect introduction for anyone wary of raw oysters. Each oyster sizzles in its shell under a spoonful of garlic butter and Parmesan until the edges curl.

Serve them with crusty bread to mop up the butter.

Instructions

  1. Make the butter. Mash the butter with the garlic, parsley and seasoning.
  2. Heat the grill. Heat a grill to high.
  3. Top. Spoon about 1 teaspoon butter onto each oyster and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  4. Grill. Set the oysters on the grate and grill, covered, 5 to 8 minutes, until bubbling and the edges curl.
  5. Serve. Serve hot with lemon and bread.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

320Calories
5 gCarbohydrates
0 gFiber
5 gNet carbs
11 gProtein
29 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

KetoLow-carbGrill and BBQNo added sugar

Tips

  • Use a rimmed grill pan or a muffin tin for oysters that wobble.
  • Oysters can also be broiled for 5 to 6 minutes.

Storage and leftovers

Grilled oysters are best eaten right away; do not save leftovers. The flavored butter keeps 1 week in the refrigerator or 3 months frozen.

Questions about this recipe

How long do you grill oysters?
About 5 to 8 minutes on a hot grill, until bubbling and the edges curl.
Can I grill oysters without shucking?
Yes; grill closed oysters until they pop open, then top and finish.

More seafood recipes

All seafood recipes | All recipes | Cooking guide and safe temperatures