Oysters on the Half Shell
Nutrivore Score: 2084
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vinegar (white wine or vinegar of choice)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger peeled and grated
- 1 cup cucumber small diced, (English with or without peel)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 12 large oysters shucked
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, ginger, cucumber, and cilantro. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Place an even layer of crushed ice on the bottom of a serving platter. Place the shucked oysters on the bed of ice.
- Spoon a dollop of the cucumber salsa over the top of each oyster, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Oysters on the Half Shell
Amount per Serving
Calories
174
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.04
g
0
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
113
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
53
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
When buying oysters, ask the fishmonger to shuck them for you; or plan on doing it yourself. To shuck an oyster, scrub the outside under cold water, then stick a shucking knife or the tip of a sturdy knife into the hinge and pry it open.