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Oysters on the half shell with mignonette over ice.
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4-Ingredient Classic Mignonette Recipe For Oysters!

My classic Mignonette sauce is ready in 5 minutes and couldn't be easier to make. Combine red wine vinegar, shallots, and black pepper to create a refreshing, light, sauce that will take raw oysters to the next level!
Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Optional resting time2 hours
Total2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chef-tested appetizer, mignonette sauce, oyster mignonette, oysters on the half shell, raw oysters, restaurant-worthy appetizer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 7kcal
Author: Ari Laing

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Equipment

Oyster shucking knife
Kitchen glove or kitchen towel (yes, you truly need this to protect your hand)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (118ml) red wine vinegar or, if you have it Champagne vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp shallot, minced
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  • Make the quick mignonette sauce. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, then whisk to combine. Set aside at room temperature for 2 hours.

Notes

  • No red wine vinegar? Use white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar (delicate and floral).
  • The flavor intensifies as it sits, though you can of course enjoy it immediately.
  • Store in an airtight container in a fridge. Because it's vinegar-based with no perishable ingredients, it'll keep for months!

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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