Watermelon & Cucumber Mint Recipe
Raw Oysters Topped with Watermelon, Cucumber, and Mint Mignonette.
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Watermelon Mint Mignonette
Method
Prepare the Oysters
- 1
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the fresh oysters, discarding the top shell and keeping the oyster meat and liquor intact in the bottom shell. Place them on a serving platter with crushed ice to keep them chilled.
Make the Watermelon Mint Mignonette
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the diced watermelon and finely diced cucumber. Mix in the chopped fresh mint leaves.
- 3
Add Vinegar and Honey
Pour in the red wine vinegar and add the honey. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Season
Season the mignonette with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey.
- 5
Chill
Let the mignonette sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve
- 6
Top the Oysters
Just before serving, spoon a generous amount of the watermelon mint mignonette over each shucked oyster.
- 7
Garnish and Enjoy
Optionally garnish with additional mint leaves and serve immediately on the crushed ice.