Oysters with Champagne-Vinegar Mignonette

Gluten Free
Oysters with Champagne-Vinegar Mignonette
40 min.
2
33kcal

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Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Oysters with Champagne-Vinegar Mignonette, a delightful dish perfect for any upscale gathering or intimate dinner. This gluten-free recipe is not only elegant but also surprisingly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for those who wish to impress their guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With a total preparation time of just 40 minutes, you’ll have an exquisite starter that serves two, allowing you to share this culinary gem with someone special.

The combination of perfectly broiled oysters with a refreshing mignonette brings a burst of flavor to your palate. The tangy Champagne vinegar mingles beautifully with finely chopped shallots, fresh parsley, and a hint of sweetness from the grapes. This unique blend enhances the briny richness of the oysters, creating a delightful contrast that is both sophisticated and satisfying.

Each bite is a celebration of taste, with the melted butter adding a velvety finish that elevates the dish to new heights. Whether you're hosting a lavish dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself to a gourmet snack, Oysters with Champagne-Vinegar Mignonette is sure to make a memorable impression. Dive into this elegant appetizer and savor the luxury of the sea paired perfectly with the effervescence of Champagne!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons champagne vinegar 
  • teaspoon parsley fresh finely chopped
  • small grapes diced red seedless finely
  • pinch pepper black
  • 1.5 cups coarse salt 
  •  dozens oysters such as kumamoto or prince edward island, shells scrubbed well and oysters left on the half shell, their liquor reserved and oysters picked over for shell fragents
  • 1.5 teaspoons shallots finely chopped
  • pinch sugar 
  • 0.5 tablespoon butter unsalted cut into 6 pieces

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Stir together vinegar, shallot, pepper, and sugar and let stand 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat broiler.
  3. Spread 3/4 cup salt in an 8- to 10-inch flameproof shallow baking dish or pan. Arrange oysters on their shells in salt, then top each with a piece of butter.
  4. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until butter is melted and sizzling and edges of oysters are beginning to curl, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Stir parsley into mignonnette. Divide remaining 3/4 cup salt between 2 plates and arrange 3 oysters on each. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon mignonnette over each oyster and sprinkle oysters with grapes.
  6. Serve warm.
  7. Mignonnette, without parsley, can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories33kcal
Protein4.04%
Fat79.43%
Carbs16.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
105.05
Glycemic Load
0.61
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.7491304213586%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:33.06kcal
1.65%
Fat:2.92g
4.49%
Saturated Fat:1.82g
11.38%
Carbohydrates:1.37g
0.46%
Net Carbohydrates:1.28g
0.47%
Sugar:1.03g
1.15%
Cholesterol:9.2mg
3.07%
Sodium:84884.65mg
3690.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.33g
0.67%
Zinc:1.88mg
12.55%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.33%
Copper:0.19mg
9.61%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.22%
Calcium:57.28mg
5.73%
Iron:0.97mg
5.42%
Vitamin A:95.51IU
1.91%
Selenium:1.11µg
1.58%
Vitamin K:1.57µg
1.49%
Potassium:37.6mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious