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Oysters On The Half Shell With Pickled-ginger Salsa Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsps sliced pickled ginger
  • 1 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 24 fresh oysters
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 c finely sliced red onion
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsps fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 c peeled & sliced jicama
  • 1/4 c peeled, seeded, & sliced cucumber

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine first 11 ingredients In a large-ish mixing bowl.
  • Step #2 Cover up & put in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Step #3 Shuck each oyster by carefully inserting the point of an oyster knife at the hinge end of the shells & twisting.
  • Step #4 (Don't lose the juices.
  • Step #5 ) Discard top shells.
  • Step #6 Free the oyster from the bottom shell by carefully sliding a knife underneath it.
  • Step #7 Serve with Pickled-ginger Salsa.
  • Step #8 Chef John Recommends: A citrusy, non-oaked Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Step #9 Alternative Pour: A lean California brut sparkling wine.
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