Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
Daily selection with bourbon mignonette and house – made cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Bourbon Mignonette
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Oysters Preparation
- 1
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the fresh oysters using an oyster knife. Ensure to retain the liquor in the shell.
- 2
Arrange on Ice
Place the shucked oysters on a platter filled with crushed ice to keep them chilled.
Bourbon Mignonette Preparation
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, bourbon, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- 4
Let Sit
Allow the mignonette to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Cocktail Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to taste.
- 6
Adjust Flavor
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the level of horseradish and hot sauce according to your preference.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Serve the oysters on the half shell with a small bowl of bourbon mignonette and house-made cocktail sauce on the side.