A Wild Ride on the Half Shell

Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure with "A Wild Ride on the Half Shell," a bold and flavorful take on baked oysters that's perfect for seafood lovers. This elegant dish combines the natural brininess of fresh oysters with a smoky, garlicky butter sauce infused with smoked paprika, red chili flakes, and a bright splash of lemon juice. Topped with golden, parmesan-laced breadcrumbs, each oyster is broiled to bubbling perfection, offering a crisp, savory crust that complements the tender shellfish inside. With just 30 minutes from prep to table, this recipe is an impressive choice for dinner parties, date nights, or anytime you're in the mood for a quick yet luxurious treat. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a zesty finishing touch. Perfect for entertaining or savoring solo, these baked oysters are sure to steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces fresh oysters
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 0.25 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your broiler to high and line a baking sheet with rock salt or crumpled aluminum foil to keep the oysters stable.

Step 2

Shuck the oysters, keeping the oyster meat in the deeper shell half. Discard the top shell and arrange the oysters evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Mince the garlic and add it to the melted butter, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the smoked paprika, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to the butter mixture. Stir well to combine, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Juice half of the lemon and finely chop the parsley. Add lemon juice and parsley to the butter mixture, reserving a bit of parsley for garnish.

Step 6

Toast the breadcrumbs in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown. Stir in the parmesan cheese and mix evenly. Set aside.

Step 7

Spoon a small amount of the butter mixture over each oyster, ensuring even distribution. Top each oyster with a teaspoon of the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 8

Broil the oysters on the top rack for 5-7 minutes, or until the topping is golden and bubbling.

Step 9

Slice the remaining half of the lemon into wedges. Remove the oysters from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 10

Garnish with the reserved parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	510.2 grams (510.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1037

Total Fat 97.60g	125%
Saturated Fat 48.00g	240%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 363mg	121%
Sodium 530mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 25.20g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 1.60g
Protein 28.80g	58%

Vitamin D 1075IU	5376%
Calcium 337mg	26%
Iron 25mg	140%
Potassium 827mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.3%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 9.2%