Grilled Gulfport-Style Cajun-Spiced Oysters

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Fresh oysters grilled with a zesty Cajun butter topping, inspired by Gulfport’s coastal flavors. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs fresh oysters in shell, unsalted butter, softened, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 7 min Serves 6 Southern American cuisine 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Carefully shuck 24 fresh oysters, keeping the oyster in the bottom shell and discarding the top shell.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon hot sauce if using, until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the Cajun butter mixture onto each oyster.
  4. Step 4: Place oysters on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the butter is melted and bubbly and oysters are just cooked through with fragrant spices.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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