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Oysters with Finger Lime and Ginger Mignonette

In place of vinegar, finger limes give this mignonette its zing (pulp from regular limes works just as well).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon rice bran oil
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
Small pinch of sugar
1 finger lime, halved lengthwise, or 1/2 lime, white pith and peel removed, finely chopped
12 oysters, freshly shucked

Preparation

  1. Combine lime juice, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and sugar in a small bowl. Scrape out pearls from finger lime and stir into vinaigrette. Spoon over oysters just before serving.

TagsLimeCitrusFruitOysterShellfishSeafoodGingerHerbs & SpicesStarterDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeRawNo-CookBon Appétit
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