WOULD YOU EAT THESE SMOKY LEMON GARLIC OYSTERS 🦪🍋🧄
Ingredients:
12 fresh oysters, shucked (on the half shell)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
Preheat the grill: If grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using an oven, preheat the broiler.
Prepare the garlic butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the oysters: Arrange the shucked oysters on a baking sheet or grill-safe pan. Spoon a generous amount of the lemon garlic butter over each oyster.
Grill or broil the oysters:
Grill: Place the oysters on the grill, shell side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the oysters are just cooked through and the butter is bubbling.
Broil: Place the oysters under the broiler for 4-5 minutes until the butter is sizzling and the oysters are cooked through.
Serve: Garnish the oysters with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Helpful Tips:
If you don’t have a grill, these oysters can also be cooked in the oven under the broiler.
For a smoky flavor, you can add a small amount of liquid smoke to the garlic butter.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon garlic butter sauce.
Enjoy these smoky lemon garlic oysters, perfect as an appetizer or a seafood lover’s treat! 🦪🍋🧄
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