Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsKnife and Fork InnOysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Inspired by Knife and Fork Inn
Time30m
Serves2

Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cocktail Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mignonette

    In another small bowl, combine red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallot, and black pepper. Stir well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  3. 3

    Shuck the Oysters

    Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck the oysters and place them on a serving platter with the deeper shell side down.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve the oysters on the half shell with the cocktail sauce and mignonette on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

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