Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
Freshly shucked and served with cocktail sauce
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Preparing the Oysters
- 1
Shucking the Oysters
Carefully shuck the oysters using an oyster knife. Hold the oyster with a towel for safety, insert the knife at the hinge, and twist to open. Discard the top shell and keep the oyster in the bottom shell.
- 2
Serving the Oysters
Place the shucked oysters on a platter filled with crushed ice to keep them chilled and fresh.
Making the Cocktail Sauce
- 3
Mixing the Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt. Stir until well blended.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the horseradish and hot sauce according to your preference for spiciness.