Standish Shore (pei) Recipe
East Coast or virginica oyster.
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Mignonette Sauce
Garnish
Method
Prepare Oysters
- 1
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the East Coast oysters using an oyster knife. Discard the top shell and keep the oysters on the half shell.
- 2
Arrange on a Platter
Place the shucked oysters on a platter filled with crushed ice to keep them chilled.
Make Mignonette Sauce
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Let it Infuse
Allow the mignonette sauce to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve
- 5
Drizzle and Garnish
Drizzle the mignonette sauce over the oysters and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.