Description
A coastal culinary delight of chargrilled oysters with smoky flavor and garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 fresh oysters
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 350°F (180°C).
- Clean the oysters: Rinse the oysters under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Scrub the shells gently with a brush if needed.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Open the oysters: Carefully shuck the oysters, leaving them on half of their shell for grilling. Discard the other half of the shell.
- Place oysters on the grill: Arrange the shucked oysters on the grill grate or a grill-safe pan.
- Add the sauce: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared sauce over each oyster.
- Grill the oysters: Close the grill lid and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the oysters begin to curl at the edges and are fully cooked.
- Add cheese: If using, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the oysters in the last few minutes of grilling for a delicious cheesy topping.
- Remove from grill: Carefully take the oysters off the grill and let them cool for a minute.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve your chargrilled oysters immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Always buy the freshest oysters you can find. Experiment with sauce ingredients to customize flavor.
