Fresh Oysters Recipe

Inspired by Jarocho

Time30m

Serves4

Red onion, guajillo & ancho chili sauce on the half shell.

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Use a brush if necessary. Set aside.
2
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck each oyster. Discard the top shell and keep the oyster in the bottom shell. Place the shucked oysters on a serving platter.

3
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic cloves.
4
Cook the Sauce
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and garlic, sautéing until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
5
Add Spices
Stir in the guajillo and ancho chili powders, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant and the mixture is well combined.

6
Top the Oysters
Spoon the chili sauce evenly over each shucked oyster on the half shell.
7
Garnish and Serve
Optionally, garnish with fresh lime wedges or cilantro. Serve immediately while fresh.