Oysters On The Half Recipe
Today's Selection, Cocktail Sauce, Black Pepper Mignonette
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Ingredients
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Oysters
Cocktail Sauce
Black Pepper Mignonette
Method
Oysters Preparation
- 1
Shuck the Oysters
Carefully shuck the oysters using an oyster knife. Discard the top shell and keep the oysters in the bottom shell. Place them on a serving plate.
- 2
Chill the Oysters
Place the shucked oysters on ice or in the refrigerator to keep them chilled until ready to serve.
Cocktail Sauce Preparation
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the seasoning with more horseradish or salt according to your preference.
Black Pepper Mignonette Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Shallots
Finely chop the shallots and place them in a small mixing bowl.
- 6
Mix the Mignonette
Add red wine vinegar, black pepper, and salt to the chopped shallots. Stir well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.