Half Shell Oysters Recipe
mignonette, cocktail or torched
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Cocktail Sauce
For Torch Method
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Oysters
Rinse the oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck the oysters and place them on a bed of crushed ice.
Mignonette Sauce
- 2
Mix the Mignonette
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, chopped shallots, and freshly cracked black pepper. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Cocktail Sauce
- 3
Prepare Cocktail Sauce
In another bowl, mix together the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Torching Oysters
- 4
Torch the Oysters
Preheat a kitchen torch. In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic. Drizzle this mixture over each oyster, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Using the torch, carefully melt the cheese until bubbly and golden.
