Grilled Oysters Recipe

By
Carrie Vasios Mullins
Carrie Vasios Mullins is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Carrie Vasios Mullins
Carrie Vasios Mullins is the former national editor at Serious Eats, with a focus on all things sweet.
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Updated Aug. 09, 2018
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Carrie Vasios

Recipe Facts

Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 55 mins
Serves: 6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 24 oysters, scrubbed, any open shells discarded
  • 2 lemons, quartered

Directions

  1. Preheat a charcoal grill or a gas grill to medium high. Place oysters cup side down on grill. Cover grill and cook until first oyster opens, about 8 minutes.

  2. Carefully remove oysters from grill, keeping cup side down. Use a pairing knife to pry oysters open. Sprinkle open oysters with lemon juice. Serve immediately.

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