Oysters on the Half Shell with Spicy Vinegar

Oysters on the Half Shell with Spicy Vinegar
Oysters on the Half Shell with Spicy Vinegar
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.
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  • Served Person: Serves 12
Appetizer No-Cook Oyster Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • lemon wedges
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • Carbohydrate 10 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 75 mg(25%)
  • Fat 3 g(5%)
  • Fiber 0 g(2%)
  • Protein 15 g(29%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(4%)
  • Sodium 356 mg(15%)
  • Calories 136

Preparation 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. 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.

Preparation 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. 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.