Local Nc Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
House-made Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Hot Sauce
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Ingredients
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Oysters and Accompaniments
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cocktail Sauce
In a bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice. Mix well and adjust the horseradish to taste. Set aside.
- 2
Make the Mignonette
In another bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and black pepper. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 3
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the oysters, keeping the meat in the bottom shell. Arrange them on a platter with crushed ice to keep them cold.
- 4
Serve
Serve the oysters on the half shell with the cocktail sauce, mignonette, and hot sauce on the side.
