Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCitrus & Salt BostonOysters On The ½ Shell* Recipe

Oysters On The ½ Shell* Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Prickly pear mignonette, Valentina cocktail sauce, habanero horseradish cream

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mignonette

    In a small bowl, combine prickly pear juice, red wine vinegar, minced shallot, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  2. 2

    Make the Habanero Horseradish Cream

    In another bowl, mix the prepared horseradish with sour cream and minced habanero pepper. Stir until well combined and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the oysters, discarding the top shell. Arrange the oysters on a plate with crushed ice to keep them cold.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the oysters on the half shell with a small dish of prickly pear mignonette, Valentina cocktail sauce, and habanero horseradish cream on the side for dipping.

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