French Mignonette

Name: French Mignonette
Yield: Makes 1 cup (240 ml); enough for at least 24 oysters
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons freshly cracked pepper; 2 tablespoons finely diced shallots; ⅔ cup (165 ml) good-quality champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar; ⅔ cup (165 ml) good-quality champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

Preparation info

Makes 1 cup ; enough for at least
24
oysters

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood

By John Ash

Published 2023

About

A classic way to serve raw oysters on the half shell is with mignonette, a simple French sauce made with vinegar, minced shallots, and black pepper.

Ingredients

⅔ cup (165 ml) good-quality champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons

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Method

In a small nonreactive bowl, combine the vinegar, shallots, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days before serving.