Sheet Pan Roasted Gulfport Oysters with Garlic-Parsley Butter

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Fresh oysters from the Gulf roasted on a sheet pan with a bright garlic-parsley butter, perfect as an appetizer or light meal. This seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs fresh oysters in shell, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Seafood cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F. Shuck 12 fresh oysters, leaving them on half shell arranged on a rimmed sheet pan.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Remove butter from heat. Stir in 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Spoon about 1 tbsp garlic-parsley butter over each oyster. Sprinkle 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese evenly across all oysters.
  5. Step 5: Roast oysters in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges curl and the tops are golden and bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Roasted Gulfport Oysters with Garlic-Parsley Butter take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Roasted Gulfport Oysters with Garlic-Parsley Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep fresh oysters in shell from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Roasted Gulfport Oysters with Garlic-Parsley Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Roasted Gulfport Oysters with Garlic-Parsley Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Roasted Gulfport Oysters with Garlic-Parsley Butter?

Seafood seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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