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Oysters On The Half Shell* Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

half dozen, mignonette, horseradish, lemon, house habanero sauce

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Horseradish

Method

Prepare Oysters

1

Shuck the Oysters

Carefully open the oysters using an oyster knife, holding the oyster with a towel for safety. Discard the top shell and keep the oyster in the bottom shell.

Make Mignonette Sauce

2

Combine Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix together the minced shallots, red wine vinegar, and crushed black peppercorns. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve

3

Plate the Oysters

Arrange the shucked oysters on a platter. Spoon a little mignonette sauce over each oyster, add a dollop of prepared horseradish, and place a lemon wedge on the side.

4

Add Habanero Sauce

Drizzle a small amount of house habanero sauce over the oysters for an extra kick.

5

Enjoy

Serve immediately and enjoy fresh on the half shell!