Baked Oysters with Garlic Butter & Cheese

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 8–10 fresh oysters (in shell)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese (optional for stretch)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper
• Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Prep oysters

• Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F
• Shuck oysters carefully, keep them on half shell
• Place on tray (use rock salt to stabilize if needed)

2. Make garlic butter sauce

• Mix melted butter + garlic + cream
• Add lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper

3. Assemble

• Spoon sauce over each oyster
• Top with Parmesan + a bit of mozzarella

4. Bake

• Bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbling
• Broil extra 1–2 minutes for golden top

5. Finish

• Sprinkle parsley
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges

Pro Tips

• Don’t overbake → oysters shrink + become rubbery
• Fresh oysters = game changer (no frozen if possible)
• Broil step gives that “restaurant crust”

Flavor Profile

• Rich, buttery, garlicky
• Creamy + cheesy top layer
• Slight ocean sweetness from oyster
• Balanced with lemon brightness