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Ingredients
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Oysters
Cocktail Sauce
Garnish & Serving
Method
Prepare Oysters
- 1
Clean the Oysters
Rinse the oysters under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Scrub the shells gently with a brush if needed.
- 2
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully insert the knife into the hinge of the oyster shell. Twist the knife to open the shell and slide the knife along the bottom to cut the muscle. Discard the top shell.
- 3
Arrange on a Platter
Place the shucked oysters on a platter filled with crushed ice to keep them chilled.
Make Cocktail Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Adjust the hot sauce to your desired level of spiciness.
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust any ingredients as necessary to balance the flavors.