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Ingredients
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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Method
Oyster Preparation
- 1
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully open the oysters using an oyster knife, keeping the oyster in its bottom shell. Discard the top shell.
- 2
Prepare the Serving Plate
Arrange the shucked oysters on a plate filled with crushed ice to keep them fresh and chilled.
Mignonette Sauce Preparation
- 3
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, crushed black peppercorns, and chopped parsley. Stir well.
- 4
Chill the Sauce
Let the mignonette sauce sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
- 5
Serve the Oysters
Serve the chilled oysters with lemon wedges and the mignonette sauce on the side for drizzling.