Jul 14 2026
Restaurants1908 ProvisionsChilled Gulf Oysters With Mignonette And House Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Chilled Gulf Oysters With Mignonette And House Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Inspired by 1908 Provisions
Time30m
Serves4

Make Chilled Gulf Oysters With Mignonette And House Cocktail Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Oysters

For the Mignonette

For the House Cocktail Sauce

Method

Prepare the Oysters

  1. 1

    Clean the Oysters

    Rinse the fresh Gulf oysters under cold running water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt or debris.

  2. 2

    Shuck the Oysters

    Using an oyster knife, carefully insert the blade into the hinge of each oyster and twist to open. Remove the top shell and loosen the oyster from the bottom shell, leaving it in place.

  3. 3

    Chill the Oysters

    Place crushed ice in a large serving platter and arrange the shucked oysters on top, ensuring they stay cold.

Make the Mignonette

  1. 4

    Chop the Shallots

    Finely chop the shallots and place them in a small bowl.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the red wine vinegar and black peppercorns to the chopped shallots in the bowl, mixing them well.

  3. 6

    Let it Rest

    Allow the mignonette to sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld.

Prepare the House Cocktail Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

  2. 8

    Stir Well

    Stir the mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

  3. 9

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the seasoning with more horseradish or hot sauce if desired.

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