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Ingredients
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Oysters and Sauces
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mignonette Sauce
In a small bowl, combine red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and crushed black peppercorns. Mix well and let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 2
Prepare the Cocktail Sauce
In another bowl, mix together ketchup and horseradish sauce. Adjust the amount of horseradish to taste.
- 3
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the fresh Gulf oysters, discarding the top shell. Place the oysters on a serving platter with the deeper shell side facing down.
- 4
Serve
Serve the oysters immediately with mignonette sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges on the side.