How To Serve Raw Oysters How To Eat Oysters On The Half Shell

Ingredients

Preparation

Place the oyster flat side up on a folded towel with the hinge facing to the right (if you are right-handed). Fold the towel over the wider half of the oyster, leaving the hinge exposed.Hold the oyster down with your left hand and insert the tip of an oyster knife into the hinge, angling it downward towards the cup. Wiggle the tip until it sinks in, then twist it to pop the hinge. Clean off any debris from your knife by wiping it on the towel.Scrape the blade across the top of the oyster shell to release the adductor muscle. Remove the top half of the shell; there should be no meat attached.Look at the oyster: The meat should be plump and resting in plenty of liquor. Brush away any bits of shell or grit from the perimeter of the shell with the tip of the knife or a towel.Run the knife below the meat to detach the muscle. Plate the oyster and wipe the knife clean before proceeding to the next oyster.