East Coast Oysters Recipe
dozen, house mignonette & cocktail sauce
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Preparation of Oysters
Prepare the Oysters
Carefully shuck the fresh East Coast oysters using an oyster knife. Be sure to keep the oyster liquor for added flavor.
Mignonette Sauce
Make the Mignonette Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and black peppercorns. Stir well and let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Cocktail Sauce
Make the Cocktail Sauce
In another small bowl, mix together the ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and hot sauce until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serving
Serve the Oysters
Arrange the shucked oysters on a platter with crushed ice. Serve with the mignonette sauce and cocktail sauce on the side.