Best 4 Shucked Oysters With Three Sauces Recipes
Indulge in the briny freshness of shucked oysters, transformed into a culinary masterpiece with three tantalizing sauces. Experience the classic Mignonette sauce, a harmonious blend of red wine vinegar, shallots, and cracked black pepper that enhances the oyster's natural flavor. Dive into the creamy depths of the Cocktail sauce, a delightful fusion of ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce that adds a piquant kick. Finally, savor the richness of the Shallot-White Wine Butter sauce, a luxurious combination of shallots, white wine, and butter that elevates the oyster's delicate flavor profile. Whether you prefer the traditional simplicity of Mignonette, the zesty boldness of Cocktail sauce, or the decadent indulgence of Shallot-White Wine Butter, these sauces elevate the humble oyster into an extraordinary culinary experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RAW OYSTERS WITH 3 DIPPING SAUCES
Steps:
- For the mignonette: Combine the vinegar, chipotle, peppercorns, shallots, cilantro, and honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper and chill.
- For the relish: In a medium saucepan, combine the juices, ginger, garlic and honey and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce by half and set aside to cool. When the syrup has cooled to room temperature, add the shallots, cilantro, lime segments, and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour into a nonreactive bowl.
- For the horseradish sauce: Combine all ingredients.
- For the oysters: Serve the oysters on ice with the mignonette, relish and horseradish sauce.
FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS AND SAUCE MIGNONETTE WITH A TWIST!
A classic with a twist - I like to add a splash or three of Tabasco sauce to my shallot and red wine vinegar Mignonette sauce, for that extra zap! This is easy to make and is even better if you let the oysters marinate in the sauce for ten to fifteen minutes before serving them. I also like my oysters au natural with just a squeeze of lemon, but variety is the spice of life, and this makes an exciting change! The quantities listed below will be sufficient for between 12 large and 24 small oysters.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Sauces
Time 1h
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the Mignonette sauce: Combine all the ingredients togther in a jam jar or sealed container - shake thoroughly and allow the flavours to mingle for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve (in a little bowl with a small spoon) with freshly shucked oysters.
- Excess sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- How to open the oysters: Hold an oyster firmly with a cloth in one hand.
- and the hinged end towards you. Insert a knife in the area where the two.
- shells meet and prise open with a twisting action. Slide the blade along the inside edge of the shell to sever the muscle holding the shells together. Cut the muscle attachment to lower shell. Turn the oyster meat for best presentation.
- NB: The best way to serve raw oysters is on a platter of crushed ice, or sometimes you see them presented on a bed of seaweed.
- At a dinner party allow 6 oysters per person as a starter.
- A live oyster uses its muscle to hold the shells tightly closed. When an oyster weakens, the shell gapes open and if it will not close when tapped, it should be discarded.
- Oysters will keep for up to one week if stored correctly, deep shell down in a fridge or cool place. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent dehydration. Never store in water.
- Oysters can be frozen for up to 3 months just as other fish products. The shells will open on thawing BUT CONSUME STRAIGHT AWAY.
- Champagne is possibly the best drink to serve with oysters, or Bucks fizz if eating oysters for breakfast.
- Other wines that go well with oysters are light dry and slightly acidic wines like Muscadet.
- As the wine has to compete with the salty, natural flavour of oysters, a fuller bodied wine distracts from both the taste of wine and the oyster.
- In Ireland you will always get served oysters with Guinness, and a very dry cold sherry in Spain.
- Personally I like Sancerre, Vouvray or Chablis with my oysters!
OYSTERS WITH MIGNONETTE GELEE
Here, freshly shucked oysters shimmer with mignonette gelee, the traditional vinegar sauce prepared with a little gelatin.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix shallot, pepper, and vinegars in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon water in another bowl, and let soften, about 5 minutes.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan until steaming. Stir in gelatin mixture. Pour some of the hot liquid into the bowl that the gelatin was in, swirl around, and pour back into pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until gelatin dissolves. Pour through a sieve into vinegar mixture. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours (or overnight).
- To serve, spoon about 1/2 teaspoon gelee onto each oyster (amount may differ depending on the size of each oyster), and serve with horseradish and lemon wedges.
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
In this classic recipe, the Rockefeller name refers to the dollar bill-green color of the sauce - and its richness, as it's loaded with butter, garlic, spinach and herbs. You can make the butter sauce up to three days ahead and store it in the refrigerator, then drop dollops of it on shucked oysters just before broiling. Watch the oysters carefully as they broil. You want the bread crumbs in the topping to turn golden and the oysters to warm up slightly but not cook through. Serve these with forks on the side; all the hot, buttery sauce makes them too slick for slurping.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories seafood, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (24 oysters)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the bread crumbs and sauté until they are just a tiny bit golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach, parsley, shallot and garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in a small pinch of salt.
- Finely grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from the lemon and add it to the bread crumb mixture. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out 1 tablespoon of the juice; mix into the pan.
- Heat the broiler to high. Fill a baking pan (or two) with a 1/2-inch layer of salt or line the pan with crumbled up foil (to steady the oysters so the juices don't spill). Lay the oysters on top of the salt or foil. Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of the sauce mixture on top of the oysters. Broil until just golden, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve hot, with a squeeze of lemon on top, if you like.
Tips:
- Choose Fresh Oysters: Opt for live oysters with tightly closed shells. Avoid any with broken or cracked shells, as they may be contaminated.
- Proper Shucking Technique: Hold the oyster securely with a thick towel or oyster knife. Insert the knife into the hinge and twist to pry open the shell. Remove the top shell and detach the oyster from the bottom shell, taking care not to spill the oyster liquor.
- Clean and Prepare Oysters: Rinse the oysters gently under cold water to remove any shell fragments or debris. Separate the oyster meat from the flat shell. Discard any oysters with a milky or discolored appearance, as they may be spoiled.
- Sauce Preparation: Make sure all ingredients for the sauces are fresh and of good quality. Follow the recipe instructions carefully to achieve the desired flavors and consistency.
- Serving and Enjoyment: Serve the shucked oysters immediately after preparation to maintain their freshness and flavor. Arrange them on a bed of ice or crushed ice to keep them chilled. Provide small plates and forks for easy eating.
Conclusion:
Shucking oysters and preparing them with a variety of sauces can be a delightful culinary experience. By following the tips and instructions in this article, you can confidently enjoy fresh, delicious oysters in the comfort of your own home. Experiment with different sauces to find your favorites and impress your friends and family with your oyster-shucking skills. Remember to always handle oysters carefully, maintain proper hygiene, and consume them promptly to ensure a safe and satisfying dining experience. Happy shucking and savoring!
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