Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
daily selection (ask your server), served with mignonette and lemon (min. 3 of each)
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mignonette
In a small bowl, combine finely chopped shallots, red wine vinegar, and crushed black peppercorns. Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 2
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck the oysters, discarding the top shell. Keep the oysters in their bottom shells and place them on a serving platter with ice.
- 3
Serve
Serve the shucked oysters on the half shell with the mignonette sauce on the side and quartered lemon for squeezing over the oysters. Enjoy!