Best Oysters On The Half Shell With Fennel Coriander Mignonette Recipes

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OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH MIGNONETTE



Oysters on the Half Shell with Mignonette image

The word mignonette refers to the coarsely crushed peppercorns in this simple shallot-and-vinegar sauce. It can be made up to 12 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup minced shallot (from 1 to 2 shallots)
2 teaspoons pink peppercorns, crushed with the side of a knife
1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
24 oysters, scrubbed, shucked, and left on the half shell
Ice (small cubes or crushed), for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together shallot, peppercorns, and vinegar in a small bowl. Arrange oysters over ice. Serve with mignonette and lemon wedges.

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH RED WINE VINEGAR SAUCE



Oysters on the Half Shell with Red Wine Vinegar Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 shallots, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
36 fresh oysters

Steps:

  • In a blender puree shallots with the red wine vinegar until smooth. Set aside. Shuck oysters. Shucked oysters may be kept, covered with a wet towel, in the refrigerator up to an hour. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of sauce over each oyster to cover with a thin layer. Serve immediately.

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