Oysters with pink & green mignonette dressings
We’ve given this classic oyster topping a makeover with two variations on the shallot dressing - a pink and green mignonette.
- 5 mins cooking
- Makes 24
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Ingredients
- 2 small shallots, chopped finely
- 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1½ teaspoon finely crushed pink peppercorns
- 1½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 24 oysters on the half shell
Method
- 1Divide shallots between two small serving bowls. Add red wine vinegar and pink peppercorns to one bowl.
- 2Add white wine vinegar and chives to second bowl.
- 3Just before serving, spoon dressings over 12 oysters each.
Notes
Not suitable to freeze or microwave.Buy oysters up to a day ahead; store covered with damp paper towel, then a tea towel in the fridge. Cover opened oysters with plastic wrap.
extra express Serve oysters natural, placed on a bed of ice with a grinding of black pepper and lemon halves wrapped in muslin for a decorative touch.
