Char-Grilled Oysters with Smoked Garlic Butter

Name: Char-Grilled Oysters with Smoked Garlic Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
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

Oysters seared until golden with a smoky garlic butter that complements their oceanic sweetness.

Cuisine: Seafood

Category: Grilling

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

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

Instructions

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.
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.
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.