Pan-Seared Gulfport Oysters with Garlic-Parsley Butter

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Fresh Gulfport oysters pan-seared and topped with a fragrant garlic and parsley butter that enhances their briny sweetness. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs fresh Gulfport oysters, shucked, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 16 shucked Gulfport oysters lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Add oysters to the pan in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes without moving, until the edges start to crisp and brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip oysters carefully and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Spoon the melting butter and garlic over the oysters as they cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove pan from heat, stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, and spoon the garlic-parsley butter over the oysters.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with 4 lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

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