Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
mignonette, cocktail sauce & horseradish
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Ingredients
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Oysters and Sauces
Method
Preparation and Serving
- 1
Prepare the Mignonette Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 2
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the fresh oysters, discarding the top shell. Place the oysters on a serving platter with the deeper shell side down to hold the liquid.
- 3
Serve the Oysters
Arrange the shucked oysters on ice or a chilled platter. Serve with mignonette sauce, cocktail sauce, and prepared horseradish on the side.
