Oyster On The Half Shell Recipe
Horseradish, cocktail sauce
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Prepare Oysters
- 1
Shucking the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck each oyster by inserting the knife into the hinge at the back of the shell, twisting gently to open. Remove the top shell and set aside.
- 2
Arrange Oysters
Place the freshly shucked oysters on a platter, making sure they remain in their bottom shells. If necessary, use crushed ice to hold them in place.
Prepare Cocktail Sauce
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix well until fully combined.
Serve
- 4
Serving
Serve the oysters chilled on a platter with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately!



