Roasted Oysters Recipe
Livy Lane
This Roasted Oysters Recipe is simple, savory, buttery, and full of fresh seafood flavor. Oysters are topped with garlic butter, herbs, Parmesan and lemon. They roast until the edges are tender and the topping becomes golden.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal
- 12 fresh oysters in their shells
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 2 cups coarse salt for stabilizing oysters
Prepare the Garlic Butter
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook briefly. Remove from heat, then stir in parsley, lemon juice, paprika, and black pepper.
- Buy oysters from a reputable seafood source.
- Keep fresh oysters properly chilled before cooking.
- Choose oysters with closed shells before shucking.
- Clean shells carefully before opening.
- Keep the oyster liquid inside the shell.
- Use fresh garlic for stronger flavor.
- Do not overload the oysters with topping.
- Add extra Parmesan for a richer crust.
- Try grated Gruyère instead of Parmesan.
- Add crushed red pepper for gentle heat.
- Use fresh dill instead of parsley.
- Add a small amount of cooked bacon.
- Serve with lemon for a bright finish.
- Discard oysters that smell spoiled or unusual.
- Cook oysters thoroughly for food safety.
Keyword Roasted Oysters Recipe