Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDoc Crow'sOysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Inspired by Doc Crow's
Time30m
Serves2

Daily selection with bourbon mignonette and house – made cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Method

Oysters Preparation

  1. 1

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the fresh oysters using an oyster knife. Ensure to retain the liquor in the shell.

  2. 2

    Arrange on Ice

    Place the shucked oysters on a platter filled with crushed ice to keep them chilled.

Bourbon Mignonette Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, bourbon, and freshly cracked black pepper.

  2. 4

    Let Sit

    Allow the mignonette to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to taste.

  2. 6

    Adjust Flavor

    Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the level of horseradish and hot sauce according to your preference.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve the oysters on the half shell with a small bowl of bourbon mignonette and house-made cocktail sauce on the side.

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