Description
Oyster Mignonette Sauce is a classic French condiment made with red wine vinegar, finely minced shallots, and cracked black pepper that perfectly enhances fresh oysters. This easy oyster sauce recipe delivers bright acidity, subtle sweetness, and balanced flavor, making it ideal for seafood platters, oyster appetizers, and elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch sea salt
Instructions
1. Finely mince the shallots into very small pieces so they blend smoothly into the sauce.
2. Add red wine vinegar, minced shallots, and cracked black pepper to a small bowl.
3. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt.
4. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
5. Let the sauce rest for 20 to 30 minutes so the flavors meld and the shallots soften.
6. Spoon lightly over freshly shucked oysters just before serving.
Notes
The sauce tastes better after resting because the shallots mellow and infuse the vinegar.
Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best aroma and texture.
You can substitute champagne vinegar for a lighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg