Oysters were very much a part of American life in Colonial days, and were cooked in every conceivable manner — boiled, scalloped or steamed; turned into pies and fritters; or, in the winter in Savannah, roasted over an open fire. Here they're presented on the half shell, with shallots, green onions and vinegar.
Ingredients
Serves 12
Step 1
Stir vinegar and salt in medium bowl until salt dissolves. Mix in green onions, shallots, garlic and black pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt, if desired. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Stir parsley into vinegar mixture.
Step 2
Line platter with crushed ice. Arrange oysters atop ice. Spoon 1 teaspoon vinegar mixture over each oyster. Transfer remaining vinegar mixture to small bowl. Serve oysters with lemon wedges and remaining vinegar mixture.
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Back to TopThis is the only vinegar we ever make to go with fresh shucked oysters! It is a hit every single time, and I always receive requests for the recipe. But I always say 'It's a secret!'
kimmimz
Geneva, Switzerland
5/9/2010
So good. Made two different toppings for the oysters and once people tried this one, the other got left behind. Delicious.
jodymurphy
8/15/2009
I haven't actually made this yet but just a question...Does the garlic overpower the taste of the oyster? Or should you strain the dressing before putting it on?
kellymaryse
12/15/2007
The spicy vinegar is great with Mussels as well. A staple in our house.
Anonymous
CA
2/1/2006
Perfect.
Anonymous
New York, NY
1/1/2006
served this at a Christmas Eve party with spectacular results. easy to make, looks great, and tastes fabulous. will definitely make again and again.
Anonymous
Columbus, OH
12/31/2003
Uh huh...yum.
Doug
Bowie MD
5/17/2002
This simple recipe has become a NYE regular at out house. Even those ambivalent about raw oysters slurp these babies down.
Marc
Newburport, MA
12/24/2001
Everyone loved these oysters, it was very easy to prepare.
Anonymous
New Jersey
4/14/1999
我喜欢牡蛎。这道菜将成为我的一个favorites. having lived in charleston i'm always looking for new additions to seafood favorites. fantastic as an appetiser or an addition to a meal served by courses.
Anonymous
alexandria la.
2/17/1999
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