Oysters on the half shell

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
24Oysters lettuce or crushed ice
2Lemons, cut into wedges Tabasco sauce

Directions

Wash oysters well. Prepare beds of lettuce or crushed ice on serving plates. Open oysters just before serving. Discard top shell; loosen oyster from bottom of shells by cutting ligaments but leave oyster on shell. Serve oyster immediately, garnished with lemon wedges. Serve Tabasco sauce seperately.

Source: Creative Cooking: Fish and Other Seafood Carolyn Shaw's Collection Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 12-12-94