RestaurantsMax's TavernOysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Inspired by Max's Tavern
Time30m
Serves2

champagne mignonette, cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Method

Prepare the Mignonette

1

Mix the Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine the champagne, 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.

Prepare the Cocktail Sauce

2

Combine the Sauce Ingredients

In another bowl, mix together the ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce (if using). Stir until well blended.

Serve the Oysters

3

Shuck the Oysters

Carefully shuck the fresh oysters and place them on a platter with ice to keep them chilled.

4

Garnish and Serve

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