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Ingredients
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Oysters
Method
Preparation
- 1
Shucking the Oysters
Carefully shuck the fresh oysters using an oyster knife. Hold the oyster in a cloth with the flat side facing up, insert the knife into the hinge and twist to open.
- 2
Plating the Oysters
Place the shucked oysters on a bed of crushed ice on a serving platter to keep them chilled.
- 3
Adding Mignonette Sauce
Drizzle mignonette sauce over each oyster. You can prepare mignonette sauce by combining red wine vinegar, finely diced shallots, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- 4
Garnishing
Add lemon wedges and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the oysters for added flavor.
- 5
Serving
Serve immediately while cold and fresh, along with additional mignonette sauce on the side.