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Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters

Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters: A Quick Seafood Delight

Delight in Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters, an easy and elegant seafood appetizer perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 oysters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oysters
  • 12 pieces Fresh Oysters Medium to large oysters recommended.
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for sauce.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Finely minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Can substitute with chives.
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Optional.
For Serving
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges For garnish.
  • 1/4 cup Extra Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to high heat, about 500°F (260°C) and clean the grill grates.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and stir until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Mix in lemon juice, zest, parsley, sea salt, and pepper.
  3. Place cleaned oysters on the grill, rounded side up, and grill for 2-3 minutes until edges curl.
  4. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of lemon butter sauce over each grilled oyster and close the grill lid. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove grilled oysters using tongs and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oystersCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh oysters are recommended. Exercise caution while grilling to avoid overcooking.

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