Dec 17, 2010
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Highlands Oyster Mignonette

Oysters raised in less-briny waters lack adequate salinity; chef Frank Stitt recommends serving them with a ramekin of this tart sauce made fizzy with the addition of prosecco.
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MAKES 1 1/4 CUPS

3/4 cup prosecco or cava
1/2 cup champagne vinegar
1 tbsp. crushed pink peppercorns
1 tbsp. raspberry vinegar
1 shallot, minced
Kosher salt, to taste


Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit for 30 minutes before serving with oysters on the half shell, such as bluepoint or Apalachicola.

Highlands Oyster Mignonette

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #135

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