Oysters

Ingredients

• 3–10 oysters per person
• Some lemon

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: n/a
Serves: n/a

Method

1. Using a cloth, hold the oyster with one hand so the hinge end is exposed. Using a shucking knife or butter knife, gently but firmly push it between the two shells.
2. Keep the knife flat with the top of the shell and push the blade right into the hinge.
3. Give the knife a sharp 90° angle twist to release the two shells.
4. Slide the blade flat across the top shell to release the oyster mussel attached to it, lift off the shell and discard.
5. Serve immediately. We chose to serve it quite simply with lemon and a few chives.

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Useful Information

Can it be frozen? No.
Can it be prepared in advance? No.
Will leftovers be nice? NO!!! Do NOT eat leftover oysters!!!

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