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Raw Oysters with Mignonette Sauce
Mignonette sauce is perhaps the most classic way to serve raw oysters for good reason: It adds a bright and peppery complement to the bivalve's natural sweetness without overpowering the flavor. This simple recipe is spruced up with lemon zest and herbs for an added pop of freshness and color. You can buy oysters already shucked or follow our guide on how to buy, store, and shuck oysters.
Prep Time
5 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 68 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American-Mediterranean Fusion
Ingredients
For the Mignonette Sauce
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot (from about 1/2 small shallot)
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional)
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, or chives (optional)
For Serving
- 12 medium-sized oysters, shucked and well-chilled (see note)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Make the mignonette sauce: In a small bowl, stir together vinegar, sugar, shallots, and lemon zest. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Marinate: Let sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Finish and serve: Just before serving the oysters, stir in the chopped herbs of your choice. Serve the oysters on ice with the mignonette sauce in the middle and lemon wedges scattered throughout.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
6.8kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
0.9g
(0%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
1.7mg
(1%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
23.8mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
86.3IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
5.6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 6.8kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.9g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 23.8mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 86.3IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5.6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.