Lemon Butter Grilled Oysters (Printable Page)
# What You Need:
→ Oysters
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12 fresh oysters, scrubbed clean and kept on the half shell
→ Lemon Butter Sauce
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6 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 tsp sea salt
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1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
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Lemon wedges
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Extra chopped parsley
# How to Make It:
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Preheat a grill to high heat (about 500°F / 260°C).
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In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
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Place the oysters on the grill, flat-side up to retain their juices. Grill with the lid down for 2–3 minutes, just until the oysters start to curl at the edges.
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Spoon about 1 tsp of the lemon butter sauce onto each oyster. Close the grill lid and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the butter sizzles and the oysters are just set.
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Carefully remove from grill using tongs. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
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For added depth, add a splash of white wine or hot sauce to the butter sauce.
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Great served with crusty bread or on a bed of rock salt.
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Can also be broiled in the oven for 5–6 minutes if a grill is unavailable.