Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter and Herbs

Elevate your seafood experience with our Grilled Virginia Oysters, a delectable creation influenced by my maternal family's culinary heritage. Immerse yourself in the smoky goodness of grilled oysters bathed in a luscious blend of garlic-infused butter, zesty lemon, and fresh parsley. The grilling process imparts a unique flavor profile to each oyster, creating a mouthwatering symphony of taste that celebrates the richness of Virginia's oyster harvest.

Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter and Herbs served atop a ceramic plate shaped like the state of Virginia featuring decorative dogwood flowers around the plate

  • Ingredients:

    • Virginia oysters
    • Butter
    • Garlic, minced
    • Fresh parsley, chopped
    • Lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper

  • Instructions:

    1. Shuck the Virginia oysters and place them on a hot grill.
    2. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
    3. Add chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the butter mixture.
    4. Spoon the garlic butter mixture over each oyster on the grill.
    5. Grill the oysters for 4-6 minutes or until they are cooked through and the edges begin to curl.

      Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter and Herbs served atop a ceramic plate shaped like the state of Virginia featuring decorative dogwood flowers around the plate