Maryland Charbroiled Oyster with Herb Butter

Live fire and shellfish are natural partners. A little butter, herbs, and heat do all the work.

Recipe Details

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 24 shellfish on the half shell
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 tablespoon chopped herbs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Mix the butter with garlic, herbs, and lemon juice.
2. Place the shellfish on a hot grill or under a broiler.
3. Top with the butter mixture and cook until bubbling and just set.
4. Serve immediately with bread.

Why It Works Here

This recipe uses the pantry logic of Maryland: woodsmoke, orchard fruit, and sharp herbs. That keeps the meal rooted in place instead of treating wild food like a generic protein.