Willapa Bay Grilled Oysters
Fresh oysters grilled just until they pop open, finished with a pool of garlic-herb butter.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 210 kcal
Equipment
- •Grill
- •Oyster knife
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- fat
- 16
- carbs
- 6
- protein
- 10
- calories
- 210
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the oyster shells clean under cold running water.
- 2
Preheat your grill to high heat.
- 3
Mix the softened butter with garlic, parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl.
- 4
Place the oysters flat-side up directly onto the grill grates.
- 5
Grill for 4 to 6 minutes until the shells pop open slightly.
- 6
Carefully take off the top shell with an oyster knife. Keep the flavorful natural juices in the bottom shell.
- 7
Spoon a small scoop of the herb butter onto each oyster.
- 8
Put the oysters back on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes until the butter is bubbling. Serve immediately.
Chef's tips
Throw away any oysters that do not open at all after grilling. Use a folded towel to hold the hot shells safely while opening them.
Storage
Best eaten immediately; grilled oysters do not store well.
Reheating
Not recommended; serve fresh off the grill.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Grilling too long, which makes the oysters tough and rubbery.
- •Spilling the flavorful oyster juice when removing the top shell.
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