Oysters on the Half Shell

Oysters on the Half Shell is an extremely nutrient-dense dish with a Nutrivore Score of 2084.

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Oysters on the Half Shell

Nutrivore Score: 2084

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Resting time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Calories 174kcal

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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.