Wood-Grilled Oysters with Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Fresh oysters grilled in their shells and topped with a rich garlic herb butter that melts into every briny bite. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh oysters in shell, unsalted butter, softened, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 Southern cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 fresh oysters in shell
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a wood-fired grill or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Scrub 12 fresh oysters under cold water to clean shells.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 3: Carefully shuck oysters, leaving them in the bottom shell with juices intact. Spoon about 1 tsp of the garlic herb butter onto each oyster.
Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese evenly over all oysters.
Step 5: Place oysters on the grill, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the butter is bubbling and cheese is golden brown.
Step 6: Remove from grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.