Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe
umami crab, hot honey, sweet tamari, wonton chips
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Crab Mixture
Hot Honey Drizzle
Tamari Sauce
Wonton Chips
Method
Prepare the Oysters
- 1
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the fresh oysters, ensuring to keep them on the half shell. Place them on a platter with crushed ice to keep them chilled.
Make the Crab Mixture
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed.
Prepare Hot Honey
- 3
Combine Honey and Spice
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and red pepper flakes. Stir until the mixture is warm and well combined, then remove from heat.
Prepare the Wonton Chips
- 4
Fry the Wonton Wrappers
In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the wonton wrappers in batches, frying until they are golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Dish
- 5
Top Oysters and Serve
Spoon a generous amount of the crab mixture onto each shucked oyster. Drizzle with the hot honey and a dash of sweet tamari. Serve immediately with wonton chips on the side.