Classic Easy Oyster Vinaigrette Recipe (Mignonette)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
12 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Classic Easy Oyster Vinaigrette Recipe (Mignonette)
Description
The recipe creates a traditional mignonette sauce that serves as a classic accompaniment to raw oysters. Finely chopped shallots provide mild pungency and texture, while red wine vinegar adds brightness and acidity. The addition of sugar balances the sharpness, and black pepper adds subtle heat and complexity. Salt adjusts seasoning according to taste. After combining, the sauce is refrigerated for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor depth, merging the aromatic shallots with the vinegar base.
Its crisp and acidic notes are tailored to lift the flavor of raw oysters, cutting through their richness and freshness. This vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it convenient for serving with seafood. The sauce's simplicity and fresh ingredients make it a reliable, classic accompaniment without overpowering the oyster's taste.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup shallot
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper finely ground
- ½ teaspoon sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the shallots. You want them to be minced finely to blend well with the sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped shallots, wine vinegar, salt, cracked black pepper, and sugar.
- Stir the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Adjust salt, pepper and sugar to taste if you like.
- Let the mignonette sauce sit, covered in the fridge, for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor development. It can be made up to 2 days ahead if you like. Give the oyster vinaigrette a little stir before serving
Notes
- Keep leftover vinaigrette refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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