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I love oysters. Particularly, grilled oysters! But I almost never have them at home. It’s just too much work opening the shells.
I’ve sliced up my fingers multiple times trying to replicate the process that the experts at the oyster bar make look easy. I never bothered to invest in a full oyster shucking kit including protective gloves.
During a recent trip to Maine, my father-in-law shared his recipe for grilled oysters. He’s lucky enough to live in coastal Maine and has found a spot where he can dig his own oysters just down the road from his house, so we had plenty to work with.
But even better, this technique takes most of the work out of opening the shell! He par-grills the oysters without opening them first, and they pop open on their own. Then the delicious grilling marinade is added to the easily opened oyster shell.

This is a much easier way to open an oyster
These grilled oysters are delicious, and easy, and are best eaten piping hot from the grill, with a side of bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
We were lucky to enjoy the oysters along with a few other seafood dishes in an amazing “gifts of the sea” dinner. Our meal also included some mini lobster rolls alongside my mother-in-law’s fantastic seafood chowder. These amazing Maryland Crab Cakes would also make a fantastic addition to a perfect seafood feast!
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Delicious Easy Grilled Oysters Recipe. Lightly seasoned to bring out the flavor of the oyster over a flamed grill. * Italian Seasoning is a traditional blend of oregano, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, basil, and sage.Easy Grilled Oysters
Ingredients
Instructions
Sauce
Grilled Oysters
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
16
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 34mgSodium 88mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 5g



Erik C
Wednesday 24th of June 2020
I LOVE THIS!! I've made these numerous times for groups of friends and family with rave reviews! It's now my favorite bbq appetizer...sure to impress. Thank you!