Charbroiled Oysters

Name: Charbroiled Oysters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 24 fresh oysters on the half shell, shucked; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Creole seasoning; 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated

Fresh oysters on the half shell charred over high flame with a garlic herb butter and grated Romano cheese.

30 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

CajunAppetizerGrillPescatarianLow CarbKetoHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

24 fresh oysters on the half shell, shucked
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Creole seasoning
1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated

Instructions

1

Preheat grill to high heat, around 450 to 500 degrees F.
2

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp Creole seasoning until uniform.
3

Place 24 shucked fresh oysters on the half shell directly onto the hot grill grate shell side down.
4

Spoon the butter mixture over each shell and sprinkle top with 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese.
5

Grill for 5 to 7 minutes until the butter bubbles furiously and oysters reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

Questions

Can I make Charbroiled Oysters dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Charbroiled Oysters keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Charbroiled Oysters?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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