Oysters with Cucumber-Lemon Zest Mignonette

Name: Oysters with Cucumber-Lemon Zest Mignonette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. Champagne vinegar; 3 shallots; 1/2 cucumber; 1 tbsp. sugar; Zest of 1 lemon (1 to 2 teaspoons); 1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 tsp. salt; 32 oysters

By Tasia MalakasisPublished: Jun 7, 2013

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

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Mignonette is a classic sauce for raw oysters, but is traditionally made with only shallots, pepper, and vinegar. The additions of fresh lemon zest and cucumber brighten up this old favorite.

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Directions

1. Step 1In a medium bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients to make the mignonette. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. Serve chilled oysters, each topped with about 1/2 tablespoon of mignonette.