Cooking Oysters in the Shell

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Get a heavy baking sheet or a cast-iron skillet. No special oyster grill required. A towel is your best friend—for gripping hot shells and protecting your countertops from stray juice. And a little butter? Yes, please.

You’ll also want an oven mitt that actually works. Oyster shells get volcanic hot, and burning your fingertips on a sea creature is not a good look. Trust me on this.

The Super-Easy Stovetop Method

Place the oysters flat-side up in a single layer in a dry, hot skillet over high heat. Put a lid on it. Listen for the sizzle and the little pop-pop-pop as they open. This takes about five minutes, tops.

When they crack open, drizzle them with melted garlic butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Then slurp them straight from the shell. It’s primal, messy, and absolutely glorious.

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The Oven Bake (For When You’re Lazy or Busy)

Preheat your oven to 450°F (or 230°C for my metric friends). Arrange the oysters on a baking sheet, flat-side up again. Pop them in for about 8 to 10 minutes. You’ll hear a tiny chorus of shell pops.

While they’re in there, mix some butter with minced garlic, a pinch of chili flakes, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Dollop that on each oyster right when they come out. The heat will melt it into a savory pool of goodness.