Oysters On The Half Shell* Recipe
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Garnish
Method
Oysters Preparation
- 1
Select and Clean Oysters
Ask your server for the daily selection of fresh oysters. Once you have your oysters, rinse them under cold water to remove any grit or sand.
- 2
Shuck Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck each oyster, prying open the shell while keeping the oyster in its bottom shell. Ensure you keep the oyster juice in the shell.
Mignonette Sauce Preparation
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir well to mix the flavors.
- 4
Let it Sit
Allow the mignonette sauce to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serving
- 5
Plate Oysters
Arrange the shucked oysters on a serving platter, making sure to keep them upright to retain their juices.
- 6
Add Mignonette
Spoon a small amount of the mignonette sauce over each oyster.
- 7
