Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
daily selection, cocktail sauce, horseradish, house mignonette
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Ingredients
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Oysters and Accompaniments
Method
Preparation and Serving
- 1
Prepare the Mignonette
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, fresh parsley, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- 2
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck the fresh oysters, making sure to keep the liquor (the seawater inside) in the shell. Discard the top shell.
- 3
Arrange on Ice
Place the shucked oysters on a platter over crushed ice to keep them chilled.
- 4
Serve with Accompaniments
Serve the oysters with cocktail sauce, prepared horseradish, and house mignonette on the side. Enjoy immediately.
