Garlic Lemon Butter Baked Oysters
Delightful baked oysters topped with a rich garlic lemon butter sauce and Parmesan cheese, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh oysters
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Place the oysters on a baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of the garlic lemon butter mixture on each oyster.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each oyster.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your fancy appetizer!
Notes
Choose fresh oysters from a reputable seafood market for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking to keep oysters tender and juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oysters
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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