Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsBaja Joe'sOysters Especial Recipe

Oysters Especial Recipe

Inspired by Baja Joe's
Time30m
Serves4

Raw oysters topped with shrimp, scallops, avocado, Serrano and onions, finished with lime and salt & pepper.

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the fresh oysters using an oyster knife, ensuring to keep the liquid inside each shell. Place them on a serving platter.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Seafood Toppings

    Peel and devein the large shrimp. Dice the scallops into small pieces. In a small bowl, mix the shrimp and scallops together.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Avocado and Vegetables

    Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out. Dice the avocado into small cubes. Finely chop the Serrano pepper and red onion.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the diced shrimp, scallops, avocado, Serrano pepper, and red onion. Squeeze half of the lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Top the Oysters

    Spoon a generous amount of the shrimp and scallop mixture onto each shucked oyster, ensuring they are well-covered.

  2. 6

    Final Touch

    Squeeze the remaining lime juice over the topped oysters and sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper on each for extra flavor.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the oysters chilled on the platter with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor.

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