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Lulu Grimes

How to... Shuck an Oyster

Appears in
The Cook's Book of Everything
The Cook's Book of Everything

By Lulu Grimes

Published 2009

  • About
This is a great skill to learn. When shucking (opening) Oysters, use a proper oyster knife (an ordinary knife can break or slip). Buy one with a stainless-steel blade to avoid transferring a metallic taste to the oysters.
Method
  1. Hold the oyster in a cloth, with the rounded side of the shell facing down. Insert the knife between the two shells, near the hinge.
  2. Work the knife further between the two shells, then twist the knife to separate the shells. Discard the top shell.
  3. Slide the blade underneath the Oyster to detach it from the shell. Place the opened oyster on a platter and remove any shell fragments (washing the oyster will dilute its flavour).

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