Raw* Oysters* On The Half-shell Recipe
Make Raw* Oysters* On The Half-shell Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Oysters on the Half-Shell
Mignonette Dressing
Method
Oysters on the Half-Shell
- 1
Set up ice bed and prep oysters
Spread a generous bed of crushed ice on a large platter to keep seafood cold. Rinse each oyster under cold running water and keep them on ice until you are ready to shuck.
- 2
Shuck oysters
With a sharp oyster knife, carefully shuck each oyster over the half shell, preserving the liquor (the brine) in the shell. Place each shucked oyster on top of the ice bed, cup side down.
- 3
Arrange for serving
Once all oysters are shucked, arrange them evenly on the platter with their shells stabilized on the ice. Keep chilled until service.
Mignonette Dressing
- 4
Make the dressing base
In a small bowl, combine minced shallots, red wine vinegar, and white wine vinegar. Whisk together until well integrated.
- 5
Finish and rest
Stir in fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and salt. Let the dressing rest for 5–10 minutes to meld flavors.