Today's Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
Make Today's Oysters On The Half Shell 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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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Garnishes
Method
Preparing Oysters
- 1
Clean and Shuck Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Use an oyster knife to carefully shuck each oyster, inserting the knife into the hinge of the shell and twisting to open it. Discard the top shell.
- 2
Arrange on Ice
Place the shucked oysters on a platter filled with crushed ice to keep them chilled and fresh.
Making Mignonette Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- 4
Let it Rest
Allow the mignonette sauce to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
