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Ingredients
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Oyster Preparation
Method
Oyster Preparation Steps
- 1
Shucking the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck the West Coast or gigas oysters, opening them without breaking the shell. Place the freshly shucked oysters on a bed of crushed ice to keep them cold.
- 2
Preparing the Garnish
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside. Cut the lemon into wedges for serving.
- 3
Serving the Oysters
Arrange the oysters on a serving platter. Drizzle the mignonette sauce over each oyster or serve it on the side. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.