Grilled Parmesan Garlic Oysters
These Grilled Parmesan Garlic Oysters are quick, easy, and bursting with smoky, savory flavors—perfect for impressing guests or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
For the Oysters
- 12 pieces fresh oysters on the half shell The fresher, the better!
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Because cheese makes everything better!
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste none Salt and pepper
- as needed none Lemon wedges For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill to medium-high.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Add a dash of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Place the cleaned oysters on the grill grates, ensuring they are sitting upright.
- Spoon a generous dollop of the garlic butter mixture on top of each oyster.
Cooking
- Close the grill lid and cook for about 5-6 minutes until the oysters start to bubble and the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove the oysters from the grill and squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over each one before serving.
Notes
For a dash of elegance, serve your oysters on a bed of rock salt or crushed ice. You can experiment by adding red pepper flakes or drizzling with truffle oil after grilling.