Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWell Hung Vineyard - RestaurantRappahannock Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Rappahannock Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Cocktail sauce / Pop Your Cork mignonette / horseradish

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Horseradish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cocktail Sauce

    In a bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Mignonette

    In a small bowl, mix together red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and crushed black peppercorns. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  3. 3

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the oysters and place them on a bed of crushed ice or directly on a serving platter.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve the Oysters

    Arrange the shucked oysters on a platter. Serve with cocktail sauce, mignonette, and prepared horseradish on the side.

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