Louisiana Oysters on the Half Shell with Trio of Mignonette Sauces

Courtesy Hoffman Media

Fresh oysters served with three bright chilled sauces.
Cook/Prep Time: 15 MinutesServings:12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Green apples, small dice
3/4 cup Shallots, minced
2 1/4 cups Red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp Black pepper, fresh cracked
1 1/2 cups Cantaloupe, small dice
2 1/4 cups Rice vinegar
3/4 cup Jalapeño, minced, no seeds
2 Tbsp Tarragon, chopped
1 Tbsp Black pepper, fresh cracked
1/2 cup Cucumber, small dice
3/4 cup Shallot, minced
6 Tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped
2 1/4 cups Sherry vinegar
1 Tbsp Black pepper, fresh cracked
72 ea Louisiana Oysters, cleaned*

Directions

Green Apple Mignonette

Combine apples, shallots, red wine vinegar and black pepper. Refrigerate until well chilled.

Sweet Melon Mignonette

Combine cantaloupe, rice vinegar, jalapeños, tarragon and black pepper. Refrigerate until well chilled.

Cucumber Mignonette

Combine cucumbers, shallots, cilantro, sherry vinegar and black pepper. Refrigerate until well chilled.

Oysters

Shuck oysters and serve over ice. Spoon each oyster with alternating mignonette sauces.

*Use only freshly shucked oysters for this recipe.

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