Jul 09 2026
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Garnish
Method
Oyster Preparation
- 1
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the East Coast oysters, ensuring to keep the liquor (oyster juice) intact in the shells.
- 2
Arrange on a Platter
Place the shucked oysters on a bed of crushed ice on a serving platter.
Mignonette Sauce Preparation
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- 4
Chill
Let the mignonette sauce chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.