Char-Grilled Oysters with Spicy Aioli

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Crispy, char-grilled oysters topped with a smoky spicy aioli for a bold Southern appetizer. This Southern-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns oysters, spicy aioli, lemon wedges into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Southern cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to high. Brush oysters with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until edges are crispy and shells open.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce. Fold in minced garlic until creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Step 3: Serve grilled oysters on a bed of lettuce, topped with spicy aioli and lemon wedges. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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