Sautéed Oysters with Lemon and Thyme

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Quick-seared oysters with bright lemon and fresh thyme, finished with a touch of sea salt for a mineral-rich seafood centerpiece. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 9 minutes, pairs oysters, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 4 min Serves 2 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat oysters dry with paper towels. Slice 1 lemon into thin wedges. Finely chop 1 tsp fresh thyme.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add oysters in a single layer and cook for 1.5 minutes per side until edges curl and turn opaque.
  3. Step 3: Remove oysters from skillet. Add lemon wedges and chopped thyme to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds to release flavors. Return oysters to the pan, toss to coat, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp sea salt and a pinch of black pepper. Cook for 15 seconds more before serving.

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