Jul 14 2026
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Chef's Selection Of Oysters Bread Service Recipe

Inspired by Bar Pigalle
Time1h 30m
Serves4

10 Compound Butter

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Bread Service

Method

Oysters Preparation

  1. 1

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully shuck each oyster, removing the top shell and ensuring the oyster remains intact in the bottom shell. Place them on a tray.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ice Bed

    Fill a serving dish with ice. Arrange the shucked oysters on top of the ice to keep them chilled until serving.

Compound Butter Preparation

  1. 3

    Soften the Butter

    Allow the unsalted butter to sit at room temperature until soft and spreadable, about 30 minutes.

  2. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, fresh parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, chopped chives, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.

  3. 5

    Add Hot Sauce

    If desired, add hot sauce to the butter mixture to taste. Mix thoroughly.

  4. 6

    Chill the Butter

    Transfer the compound butter mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll it into a log shape, twist the ends to seal, and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.

Bread Service Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the baguette or ciabatta into 1-inch pieces. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil.

  2. 8

    Toast the Bread

    Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

  3. 9

    Season the Bread

    Remove the toasted bread from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt to taste.

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