Jul 14 2026

Baked Oysters Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Oysters baked with garlic butter and breadcrumbs.

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Garlic Butter Mixture

Breadcrumb Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Clean the Oysters

    Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Use a brush if necessary.

  3. 3

    Open the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the oysters, discarding the top shell and keeping the bottom shell with the oyster intact. Place the opened oysters on a baking sheet.

Garlic Butter Preparation

  1. 4

    Make Garlic Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Breadcrumb Topping Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Breadcrumb Topping

    In a mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, and olive oil. Mix until well combined and the crumbs are evenly coated with oil.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 6

    Assemble Oysters

    Drizzle a teaspoon of the garlic butter mixture over each oyster. Top each oyster with a generous spoonful of the breadcrumb mixture.

  2. 7

    Bake the Oysters

    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the oysters are cooked through.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

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