Oysters with Red Mignonette

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Oysters with Red Mignonette

Summary

Yield
Prep Time5 minutes
RecipeAnnouncements
Ingredientswhite pepper

Description

This twist on the classic accompaniment for oysters feature red ingredients as a tribute to World AIDS day.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 c red wine vinegar
  • 2 T sherry vinegar
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 T red onion, minced
  • 2 t finely crushed white pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 pn kosher salt
  • 24 oysters, freshly shucked on the half shell

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, shallots, white and red pepper and salt and whisk to blend. Spoon atop oysters or serve alongside.

Notes

Serves 4

Be sure to shuck and prepare these oysters just before serving to keep them as fresh as possible.