Citrus-Spiced Oysters

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Briny oysters bathed in a zesty citrus glaze, offering a savory twist on the act of imbibe through flavor absorption. This Cajun-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Oysters, Lemon juice, Lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 12, 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 Serves 12 Cajun cuisine 45 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chili flakes, and 1 tbsp parsley. Add 12 shucked oysters and toss to coat.
  2. Step 2: Chill for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Serve immediately on a bed of crushed ice with a lemon wedge for garnish.

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