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Ingredients
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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Method
Prepare Oysters
Shuck the Oysters
Using a shucking knife, carefully open each oyster. Place them on a bed of ice to keep them chilled.
Arrange on Serving Platter
Arrange the shucked oysters on a serving platter, keeping them upright so the juices don't spill out.
Make Mignonette Sauce
Prepare Shallots
Finely chop the shallots and set aside.
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, chopped shallots, black peppercorns, and salt. Stir well.
Let it Rest
Allow the mignonette sauce to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve
Serve with Mignonette
Drizzle the mignonette sauce over the oysters or serve it on the side for dipping.