Smoky Rum-Glazed Oysters with Chili-Lime Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Fresh oysters on the half shell topped with a smoky rum glaze and a zesty chili-lime butter that melds Polynesian flavors with a modern tiki bar twist. This American Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh oysters, shucked, dark rum, unsalted butter, softened for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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

• 12 fresh oysters, shucked
• 2 tbsp dark rum
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp finely minced red chili
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your broiler to high and arrange 12 shucked fresh oysters on a baking tray lined with rock salt to stabilize them.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 2 tbsp dark rum, 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp finely minced red chili, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
3. Step 3: Spoon about 1 tsp of the rum-chili-lime butter mixture onto each oyster, distributing evenly.
4. Step 4: Broil the oysters for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully, until the butter melts and bubbles with a slight golden color and the edges of the oysters curl slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from the oven, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over all oysters, and serve immediately with lime wedges for an extra zesty finish.