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Shucked Oysters Recipe

with cocktail and mignonette sauces

Inspired by 1803 NYC
Time30m
Serves4
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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Cocktail Sauce

Mignonette Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the fresh oysters using an oyster knife. Place them on a serving platter with the cup side up.

  2. 2

    Prepare Cocktail Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Mignonette Sauce

    In another small bowl, mix together the red wine vinegar, minced shallots, and crushed black peppercorns. Set aside.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve the Oysters

    Arrange the shucked oysters on the platter and serve with cocktail sauce and mignonette sauce on the side.

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