Char-Grilled Oysters with Smoked Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Oysters seared until golden with a smoky garlic butter that complements their oceanic sweetness. This grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh oysters, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 24 fresh oysters
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1, cut into wedges lemon
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the oysters on the grill with the cupped side down and cook for 3 minutes until the edges curl and shells slightly open.
2. Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp smoked paprika, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Remove oysters from heat and immediately spoon the smoked garlic butter mixture over each oyster. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.