Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsragin' reefRaw Oysters Recipe

Raw Oysters Recipe

Inspired by ragin' reef
Time30m
Serves2

cocktail, horseradish, lemon, crackers

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Garnish & Serving

Method

Prepare Oysters

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Arrange on a Platter

    Place the shucked oysters on a platter filled with crushed ice to keep them chilled.

Make Cocktail Sauce

  1. 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.

  2. 5

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust any ingredients as necessary to balance the flavors.

Serve

  1. 6

    Garnish Oysters

    Add lemon wedges around the platter for garnish.

  2. 7

    Serve with Crackers

    Serve the oysters immediately with the cocktail sauce and a side of crackers for scooping.

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