Description
Nothing says summer like fresh oysters sizzling on the grill with a bright lemon butter sauce. This easy recipe combines live oysters, melted butter, garlic, parsley, and fresh lemon juice for a flavorful appetizer or light main course. With minimal prep and just 5–7 minutes of cook time over medium-high heat, you can serve restaurant-quality oysters at home. Perfect for backyard barbecues, beach gatherings, or casual dinners, these grilled oysters bring smoky richness and citrus brightness to every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Rinse oysters under cool water and discard any that are cracked or open.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F).
3. Shuck oysters with an oyster knife, keeping the oyster in the bottom shell with its liquor.
4. In a small pan, melt butter over low heat, add garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon juice, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
6. Place oysters on grill grates or in a cast-iron pan, spoon 1 teaspoon of lemon butter onto each oyster.
7. Grill with lid closed for 5–7 minutes until edges curl and butter bubbles, adding optional toppings in the last 2 minutes.
8. Remove oysters with tongs and arrange on a platter lined with rock salt.
9. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12–18 oysters
Keywords: lemon, butter, grilled, oysters, summer, barbecue, seafood, easy, recipe