Char-Grilled Oysters with Smoked Tomato-Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Plump oysters seared until golden on the shell, topped with a vibrant salsa of smoked tomatoes, avocado, and fresh herbs for a bright, smoky finish. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs live oysters, extra-virgin olive oil, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Southern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 live oysters
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup diced heirloom tomato
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 medium, diced avocado
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp sea salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Place oysters in a single layer on a grill basket, shell-side down.
Step 2: Brush oysters with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and pinch of black pepper. Grill for 4-5 minutes until shells slightly open and edges are golden brown.
Step 3: While oysters grill, combine diced red onion, heirloom tomato, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, diced avocado, 2 tbsp cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a bowl. Season with remaining 1/4 tsp sea salt and pinch black pepper, stirring gently to avoid mashing avocado.
Step 4: Remove oysters from grill, discard any unopened ones. Spoon salsa over each oyster and serve immediately.