Mexican Oysters On The Half Shell Recipes

RAW OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH CUCUMBER MIGNONETTE

Steps:

• For the Oysters:
• Begin by shucking oysters. Find a durable, thick cloth and fold it over several times to create a square; this will steady the oysters as you shuck them and also protect your hand. Using the towel as a mitt, hold the oyster firmly on a flat surface. Insert the tip of your oyster knife between the shell halves, and work it around 1 side to the other as you pry it open. Using the knife, cut the muscles away from the top, flat shell, bend the shell back, and discard it. Run the knife underneath the oyster to detach it completely, but leave it in its shell (take care not to cut the meat itself). Nestle the oysters in a bed of crushed ice or wet rock salt to keep them steady. Serve immediately.
• For the Cucumber Mignonette Sauce:
• In a small bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, shallots, ginger, cucumber, sugar and black pepper; mixing with a fork. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to the day before you plan to serve, to allow the flavors to come together. Serve with raw oysters.
• For the Cocktail Sauce:
• Mix ingredients in a blender to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

MEXICAN-STYLE OYSTERS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Sprinkle 6 dinner plates with coarse salt, and place 8 oysters in their half shells directly on top of each plate. Sprinkle each oyster with a teaspoon of tequila, a teaspoon of lime juice, and a few drops of the chile liquid to taste.

BAKED OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º F.
• Carefully cut oyster away from the shell and drain juice into a bowl, leaving oyster in the shell. Place oysters on the half shell on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
• Add parsley, garlic, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to the oyster juice, stirring to blend. Drizzle melted butter into the mixture, stirring to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon breadcrumb mixture over each oyster. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the oysters are golden brown. Serve.

MEXICAN OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Let stand 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Arrange the Oysters on a broiler proof pan.
• Spoon salsa evenly over oysters.
• Broil until heated through, about 5 mniutes.
• Serve with French bread.