Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBackstreet CafeFresh Gulf Oysters* Recipe

Fresh Gulf Oysters* Recipe

Inspired by Backstreet Cafe
Time30m
Serves2

mignonette, cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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Oysters and Sauces

Method

Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Prepare the Cocktail Sauce

    In another bowl, mix together ketchup and horseradish sauce. Adjust the amount of horseradish to taste.

  3. 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. 4

    Serve

    Serve the oysters immediately with mignonette sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges on the side.

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