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Classic Easy Oyster Vinaigrette Recipe (Mignonette)
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Classic Easy Oyster Vinaigrette Recipe (Mignonette)

This Classic Easy Oyster Vinaigrette, also known as mignonette sauce, blends finely minced shallots with red wine vinegar, a touch of sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. The sauce is sharp and tangy with a hint of sweetness that complements raw oysters by enhancing their natural briny flavor. It is prepared simply by mixing and resting the ingredients, allowing the flavors to meld for a balanced, piquant condiment.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 12 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine: French, American

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

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  1. Finely chop the shallots. You want them to be minced finely to blend well with the sauce.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped shallots, wine vinegar, salt, cracked black pepper, and sugar.
  3. Stir the ingredients together until well mixed.
  4. Adjust salt, pepper and sugar to taste if you like.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 12

% 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.