Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Oysters
- 1
Clean the Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold running water to remove any sand and debris. Use a brush if necessary to scrub the shells.
- 2
Chill the Oysters
In a large bowl, fill with ice and place the cleaned oysters on top. Cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Making Mignonette Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, crushed black peppercorns, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- 4
Let it Sit
Allow the mignonette sauce to sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld together.
Serving
- 5
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck each oyster and place it on the half shell on a serving platter. Discard the top shell.
- 6