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Ingredients
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Oysters
Calabrian Chili Mignonette
Method
Oysters Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ice Bed
Begin by preparing a bed of ice on a serving platter to keep the oysters chilled.
- 2
Shuck Oysters
Carefully shuck the fresh oysters, making sure to keep the juices inside the shells.
- 3
Arrange Oysters
Arrange the shucked oysters on the ice bed on the platter.
Calabrian Chili Mignonette Preparation
- 4
Mince Shallots
Finely mince the shallots and place them in a small mixing bowl.
- 5
Mix Ingredients
Add the red wine vinegar, Calabrian chili peppers, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the minced shallots.
- 6
Combine
Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are combined.
- 7
Rest Mignonette
Let the mignonette sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
- 8
Serve Oysters
Once the mignonette has rested, drizzle it generously over the oysters just before serving.
- 9
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy fresh oysters with the Calabrian chili mignonette.
