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Oyster Mignotte Sauce
There’s nothing quite like the briny sweetness of fresh oysters, and a classic mignonette sauce perfectly complements their delicate flavors. This simple yet sophisticated condiment, made from a blend of vinegar, shallots, and pepper, adds a refreshing tang that elevates each oyster to new heights. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner party or enjoying a casual seafood feast, our mignonette sauce recipe is a must-have for any oyster lover looking to enhance their dining experience.
Ingredients
24 oysters fresh/shucked/placed on crushed ice
1/2 cup champagne vinegar (or unseasoned rice vinegar)
2 tablespoons sparkling or white wine (optional)
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
1 scallion white part, finely diced
1 large shallot, finely diced
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, or to taste
Instructions
1
In medium sized bowl combine all of the ingredients for the mignonette and whisk to combine. If available can also blitz the parsley, lemon zest, shallots, lemon juice and vinegar in a food processor. Adjust lemon juice and seasonings to taste.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator. Allow to sit 10 minutes for flavors to combine. Can also leave it overnight or up to 72 hours.
3
Place your freshly shucked oysters a top a bed of crushed ice on your serving platter.
4
Drizzle mignonette over oysters and serve remaining along side the platter.
5
Serve and consume immediately.