Oysters Mignonette

If you’re looking to elevate your seafood game beyond the usual shrimp cocktail, Oysters Mignonette is the perfect choice. This light, refreshing, and elegant dish features briny fresh oysters paired with a bright and tangy Champagne vinegar mignonette sauce. Traditionally made with vinegar, shallots, and pepper, our version adds capers for a unique twist. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or celebrating a special occasion, this fancy yet incredibly easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests!

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Serving Size: 2

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Ingredients

10 oysters in the shell
½ cup Champagne vinegar
2 shallots, finely diced
2 tablespoons capers
*Keep the oysters on ice in an open bag until you are ready to use

Instructions

Thoroughly wash the oysters and scrub the outside of the shell.
Hold the oyster cup side down in one hand with a kitchen towel. Placing a paring knife into the hinge and twist it up and down until the shell cracks open. Run the knife alongside the top and bottom of the shell to release the oyster.
Create the sauce by stirring the Champagne vinegar, diced shallots and capers together.
Build a bed of ice for the oysters to sit on. Place them on the ice and use a spoon to gently pour some of the sauce onto the oysters. Serve immediately.