Char-Grilled Oysters with Smoked Tomato Mignonette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Plump oysters seared on the half-shell with a vibrant smoked tomato sauce that balances briny sweetness with a hint of smokiness. This seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs live oysters, extra-virgin olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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

• 12 live oysters
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup, finely diced ripe heirloom tomatoes
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Brush oyster shells with 1 tbsp olive oil and place oysters on shell, cup side up.
2. Step 2: Grill oysters for 4-5 minutes until shells begin to open and edges curl, brushing with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: While oysters cook, combine diced tomatoes, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
4. Step 4: Top each grilled oyster with 2 tbsp tomato mignonette and sprinkle with fresh chives before serving immediately.