Raw Oysters on The Half Shell 🦪
Equipment
- 1 Oyster Shucker
Ingredients
- 12 Oysters Raw
Instructions
- Shuck the oyster by finding the mussel that keep the shell closed
- Be careful not to break off pieces of shell into the flesh
- Scoop around the flesh with your knife to release the oyster meat and place on a plate with crushed ice
Notes
Nutrition
Eating Oysters on the half shell is one of my favorite things to do. Being originally from New England I have eaten lots of them harvested from the cold Northeast waters. In my opinion, cold water oysters are the best.
In early spring I did have some from Cape Hatteras, NC in the Outer Banks. They were harvested in the morning and by early afternoon I was enjoying them. IÂ have to admit that they were some of the best I have ever had. In early spring the waters of NC are still very cold and these oysters were about as fresh as you can get.
Oyster shells should not be cracked or partially opened.
The meat of the oyster should be plump, and somewhat shiny. The oyster juice should be clear and should smell like the sea not foul or fishy.
Your oyster should be firmly attached to the shell and must be loosened with an oyster knife.
Serve with lemon and horseradish, your favorite cocktail sauce, or mignonette sauce Both are easy to make I have listed the ingredients for both below
- 1 Cup of Ketchup.
- 4 Tablespoons or Horseradish (bottles of prepared horseradish can be located in the daily section of most supermarkets)
- 1 and 1/2Teaspoon of Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon of Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon of your Favorite Hot Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Peppercorns (coarsely ground)
- 1/2 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Shallots (minced)
Love Oysters