Char-Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter

Fresh oysters shucked and char-grilled until the edges crisp, then topped with a fragrant garlic butter that melts into the warm shell. Served with a squeeze of lime for bright contrast.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 7 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1, cut into wedges lime
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the 12 fresh oysters in their shells on the grill, hinge side down to keep them closed.
2. Step 2: Melt the 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Grill the oysters for 5-7 minutes until the shells have opened slightly and edges are crisp, then remove from heat.
4. Step 4: Stir 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper into the garlic butter.
5. Step 5: Spoon the garlic butter mixture over each oyster and serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.