Make sure to add this dish to your Zone Diet Plan – Grilled Oysters

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Grilled Oysters with Garlic and Lemon Butter Sauce recipe is going to make your Zone Diet Meal Plan os much better and easier. The recipe is a delight to eat and is rather simple to prepare. This dish is not only ideal for Zone Diet but is also a great source of protein making it ideal for muscle growth. The oysters are shucked, topped with a garlic butter sauce, and grilled for 5-7 minutes until the edges start to curl and the butter is bubbling. The oysters are served with mixed greens. The recipe serves 2 and each serving contains 3 blocks of protein, 3 blocks of fat, and 1 block of carbohydrates.

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Grilled Oysters with Garlic and Lemon Butter Sauce

This recipe is for Grilled Oysters with Garlic and Lemon Butter Sauce. The oysters are shucked, topped with a garlic butter sauce, and grilled for 5-7 minutes until the edges start to curl and the butter is bubbling. The oysters are served with mixed greens. The recipe serves 2 and each serving contains 3 blocks of protein, 3 blocks of fat, and 1 block of carbohydrates.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Griller

Ingredients
  

  • 12 fresh oysters
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed greens

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Shuck oysters and discard the top shell. Place oysters in a shallow baking dish.
  • Spoon the garlic butter sauce over each oyster.
  • Place oysters on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes until the edges start to curl and the butter is bubbling.
  • Remove from grill and serve immediately with mixed greens.

Notes

Each serving of this recipe contains 3 blocks of protein (from the oysters), 3 blocks of fat (from the butter), and 1 block of carbohydrates (from the mixed greens).
Keyword grilled, lemon butter, oyster

Here are the approximate nutrition values for one serving of Grilled Oysters with Garlic and Lemon Butter Sauce:

Calories: 280 Protein: 21g Fat: 22g Carbohydrates: 4g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 0.5g Sodium: 320mg

Please note that these are approximate values and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. Additionally, this recipe is high in cholesterol due to the oysters and butter, so it may not be suitable for individuals with high cholesterol levels.