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Oysters With Balsamic

How to Shuck Oysters Photo of fresh oysters in ice with balsamic vinaigrette.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Liza Jernow

Use the best balsamic you can afford for this simple yet refined appetizer. 

Recipe information

  • Yield

    12 servings

Ingredients

24 raw oysters, freshly shucked
Balsamic vinegar

Preparation

  1. Spoon a few drops of vinegar over each oyster just before serving.

TagsOysterShellfishSeafoodStarterDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeDairy FreeKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNew YearsEpicurious

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