Pan-Seared Gulfport Oysters with Garlic Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Juicy Gulfport oysters pan-seared and finished with a bright garlic lemon butter sauce, served as a decadent appetizer or light main. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs fresh Gulfport oysters, shucked, unsalted butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Ingredients

• 24 fresh Gulfport oysters, shucked
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 24 shucked Gulfport oysters in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes until edges begin to crisp.
2. Step 2: Flip the oysters carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the oysters are plump and opaque.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the pan. Stir gently and cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the butter sauce.
5. Step 5: Spoon the garlic lemon butter over the oysters and serve immediately with crusty bread or lemon wedges.