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Garlic Butter Baked Oysters

Garlic Butter Baked Oysters That Will Wow Your Guests

Indulge in Garlic Butter Baked Oysters, a delightful appetizer that impresses with rich flavors and a quick preparation time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 oysters
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oysters
  • 12-16 pieces Fresh Oysters In the shell
For the Garlic Butter Mixture
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Flat Parsley Chopped, can substitute with chives
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground White Pepper Substitute with black pepper if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Reserved for spritzing and zest
For Topping
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread For mopping up garlic butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Shucking Tool
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and tools, including a baking sheet and some rock salt or aluminum foil.
  2. Line your baking sheet with rock salt or aluminum foil to stabilize the oyster shells.
  3. Clean the oysters under cold running water, then gently open them using a shucking tool, retaining half of the shell.
  4. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, then add minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon zest. Stir for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Generously drizzle the garlic butter mixture over each oyster, ensuring they are well-coated.
  6. Place the baking sheet with the oysters in the oven and bake for about 7-8 minutes until bubbling.
  7. Switch the oven to broil and broil the oysters for an additional 1 minute until the tops are lightly browned.
  8. Remove from the oven, spritz with fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve immediately with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oystersCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Always choose the freshest oysters for the best flavor. Avoid rinsing after shucking to retain natural liquor. Watch the broil closely to prevent burning.

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