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roasted oysters recipe
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings (12–24 oysters) 1x
- Diet: General, Keto-Friendly, Paleo-Friendly (with substitutions for dairy-free, low-sodium)
Description
Our easy roasted oysters recipe brings gourmet flavors right to your home kitchen. It’s perfect for seafood lovers looking for a quick, healthy, and incredibly versatile way to enjoy fresh oysters as a special appetizer or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 12–24 fresh oysters, medium-sized, scrubbed clean
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or chives)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Pinch of fine sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Coarse rock salt or crumpled aluminum foil, for baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep: Preheat your oven to 230 degrees C (450 degrees F). Line a standard baking sheet with a generous layer of coarse rock salt or crumpled aluminum foil to create a stable bed, preventing oysters from tipping.
- Shuck Oysters Safely: Carefully shuck the fresh oysters, keeping them nestled in their deepest bottom shell. Detach the oyster meat from the shell using an oyster knife and discard the flat top shell and any grit, saving the precious briny liquid.
- Mix Topping Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter (or olive oil), finely minced garlic, chopped parsley, optional red pepper flakes, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well combined and fragrant.
- Top Oysters with Mixture: Arrange the shucked oysters on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon approximately one teaspoon of your flavorful butter mixture over each oyster, ensuring the meat is well coated.
- Roast to Perfection: Place the baking sheet with the topped oysters into the preheated oven. Roast for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the oyster meat begin to curl, the topping is bubbling gently, and the oysters look plump and just cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
- Serve Immediately Hot: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using tongs, transfer the roasted oysters to a platter. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for a bright finish.
Notes
Always buy fresh oysters with tightly closed shells; discard any that are open or don’t close when tapped for food safety. If shucking is difficult, ask your fishmonger to do it. Avoid overcooking to maintain delicate texture. For a smoky flavor, grill shucked and topped oysters directly on a hot grill for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 28 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Seafood
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oysters
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg