Char-Grilled Oysters with Thyme Butter

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Fresh oysters seared on a hot grill and finished with a fragrant herb butter, highlighting the natural brininess of the sea. This seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until hot.
  2. Step 2: Place 12 oysters in a single layer on the hot grill pan, shell side down.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until fully combined.
  4. Step 4: Grill the oysters for 3-4 minutes until edges curl and meat turns opaque, then remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the thyme butter mixture over each oyster and serve immediately.

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