Drago’s Charbroiled Oysters

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Charbroiled Oysters Recipe with Delicious Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese Topping
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces butter , softened
2 tablespoons garlic , minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 1/2 dozen oysters , freshly shucked on the half shell
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan-romano cheese mix ( not canned )
2 teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley
lemon
French bread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
505
Sugar
2g
Fat
45g
Charbroiled Oysters are a classic southern dish that originated in New Orleans, and this recipe is a modern take on that time-honored dish. Oysters are cooked on the grill with a simple but delicious garlicky butter sauce and a perfect sprinkling of Parmesan cheese to create a decadent, mouth-watering summertime treat. The taste of this dish is like nothing else; the oysters are juicy and succulent, and the toppings are rich and flavorful.

Instructions

1.Preheat your grill to high heat
2.In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, black pepper, and dried oregano together
3.Place the freshly shucked oysters with the half shell on the grill
4.Top each oyster with a generous spoonful of the garlic butter mix
5.Sprinkle grated parmesan-romano cheese mix on top of each oyster
6.Keep cooking until the butter is bubbly and the oysters are cooked thoroughly
7.Remove from the grill and sprinkle chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon on top
8.Serve hot with slices of French bread.

PROS

This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh oysters as a grilled appetizer with a delicious buttery taste.
Garlic and Parmesan cheese toppings make it extra special.

Charcoal grilling gives the oysters a smoky flavor and can be cooked easily.

The recipe is flexible and can be easily adjusted to personal taste.

CONS

This recipe is not suitable for those with a shellfish allergy or seafood intolerance.

Oysters can be expensive when not in season.

This recipe requires a grill, so it may not be possible to make in a kitchen if you don’t have one.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oysters are low in calories, high in protein, and are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, B6, B12, zinc, iron, and copper.
Garlic is known to have immune-boosting properties and has been linked to reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Parmesan cheese is a good source of calcium.

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