How to Cook Baked Oysters with Garlic Herb Butter
Baked oysters are fresh oysters topped with a rich garlic herb butter, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese, then baked until tender with a golden, flavorful crust.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Seafood Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: baked oysters
Servings: 12 pcs
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Manny
- 12 pcs oysters on half shells
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 Tbsp. butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan grated
- 2 pcs parsley chopped
- 1 pinch pepper
- dash of paprika
How to cook Oysters With Garlic Herb Butter
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place oysters in a baking sheet. Set aside.
Melt butter in a pan. Add garlic and saute for about a minute.
Add parsley, salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
Spoon butter sauce into each individual oyster shell.
Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Bake for about 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
Serve immediately.
Choose the Freshest Oysters
Always start with fresh oysters that smell clean and briny, never fishy or sour. If you're using oysters in the shell, discard any that remain open after a gentle tap. Fresh oysters have a sweeter flavor and stay tender after baking.
Don't Overcook the Oysters
Bake the oysters just until the butter is bubbling and the cheese has melted, usually about 3 to 5 minutes. Cooking them longer can make the oyster meat firm and chewy instead of soft and juicy. Keeping a close eye on the oven helps you achieve the best texture every time.
Toast the Garlic Gently
Sauté the garlic over medium-low heat for about a minute before adding the herbs and seasonings. This step brings out its natural sweetness while preventing the bitter taste that develops when garlic burns. The fragrant garlic butter also spreads more evenly over each oyster for better flavor in every bite. 