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How to Prepare Oysters From Scratch

Amanda
Step by step guide to prepare and serve oysters from scratch.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 19 kcal

Equipment

  • shucking knife

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oysters live in the shell
  • 1 lemon

Mignonette dressing

  • 1 shallot
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the oysters under the cold tab and brush off any loose bits.
  • Hold your oyster, with a cloth, with the flattest bit uppermost and insert the knife into the hinge.
  • Twist the knife to release the seal of the muscle and remove the top shell.

Mignonette dressing

  • Finely chop the shallot and place in a small bowl.
  • Add the pepper and vinegar and stir well.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword oysters
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