Char-Grilled Smoked Oysters with Heirloom Corn Butter

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A Southern-inspired appetizer featuring plump oysters seared on the grill with a smoky corn butter glaze, highlighting local farm-fresh ingredients. This seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Fresh oysters, Unsalted butter, Heirloom corn kernels for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Clean 12 fresh oysters, removing any grit, and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling, then add 1/2 cup heirloom corn kernels and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, sautéing for 3 minutes until corn begins to char.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and 1 tsp lemon zest, cooking 1 more minute until fragrant, then season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Place 12 oysters in the skillet, cut-side down, and sear for 2 minutes until edges curl, then flip and cook 1 more minute until golden.

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