Grilled Oysters
Fresh oysters grilled until their edges curl, then topped with a bright mix of chili and herbs. A quick, smoky appetizer that feels special but comes together in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 12 whole fresh oysters
- 1 small red chili
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Shuck the 12 oysters, keeping the bottom shells and juices. Discard the top shells and any shell fragments.
- 2
Finely chop the 1 small red chili and 2 tbsp fresh parsley. In a small bowl, mix with 1 tbsp olive oil and 0.25 tsp salt.
- 3
Place the oysters on a hot grill, flat side down. Grill until the edges curl and the juices bubble, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Remove the oysters from the grill and spoon the chili-herb mixture over each one. Serve immediately.
- 5
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of smoked paprika before serving if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill
- Oyster knife
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Small bowl
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