Loaded Oysters
Loaded Oysters
Ingredients
For the Oysters
- 24 fresh oysters, shucked, on the half shell
For the Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon smoke sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ranch seasoning packet, 1-ounce packet
- 1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Original Salt-Free Seasoning
For Topping and Garnish
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, for sprinkling
- 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fresh oysters by shucking them, ensuring they remain on their half shells. Arrange them on a heat-proof platter or baking sheet suitable for grilling.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the smoke sauce, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Swirl the pan gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese with the ranch seasoning packet. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until the ranch seasoning is well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the Mrs. Dash Original Salt-Free Seasoning to the cream cheese mixture and mix again to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Spoon a generous amount (about 1 tablespoon) of the prepared cream cheese mixture onto each shucked oyster, spreading it evenly over the oyster meat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Drizzle approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the melted butter sauce over each oyster, ensuring even coating over the cream cheese mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Liberally sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each oyster, covering the cream cheese and butter sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add an additional light sprinkle of smoked paprika on top of the mozzarella cheese for extra flavor and color.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Carefully place the loaded oysters onto a preheated grill over medium heat (approximately 375-400°F).
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Grill the oysters for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly, melted, and golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Once grilled to perfection, carefully remove the oysters from the heat and transfer them to a serving platter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Garnish the oysters with finely chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the oysters just before eating.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Loaded Oysters
For the Oysters
- 24 fresh oysters, shucked, on the half shell
For the Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon smoke sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ranch seasoning packet, 1-ounce packet
- 1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Original Salt-Free Seasoning
For Topping and Garnish
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, for sprinkling
- 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fresh oysters by shucking them, ensuring they remain on their half shells. Arrange them on a heat-proof platter or baking sheet suitable for grilling.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the smoke sauce, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Swirl the pan gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese with the ranch seasoning packet. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until the ranch seasoning is well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the Mrs. Dash Original Salt-Free Seasoning to the cream cheese mixture and mix again to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Spoon a generous amount (about 1 tablespoon) of the prepared cream cheese mixture onto each shucked oyster, spreading it evenly over the oyster meat.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Drizzle approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the melted butter sauce over each oyster, ensuring even coating over the cream cheese mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Liberally sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each oyster, covering the cream cheese and butter sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add an additional light sprinkle of smoked paprika on top of the mozzarella cheese for extra flavor and color.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Carefully place the loaded oysters onto a preheated grill over medium heat (approximately 375-400°F).
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Grill the oysters for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly, melted, and golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Once grilled to perfection, carefully remove the oysters from the heat and transfer them to a serving platter.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Garnish the oysters with finely chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the oysters just before eating.
⏱️ 1 min