This classic mignonette sauce recipe is easy to make with only 4 ingredients, including red or white vinegar and cracked black pepper for some bite. Just a bit of the sauce adds the perfect touch of tangy, spicy, and lightly sweet flavors on top of fresh raw oysters!
½cupgood quality red wine vinegar or white wine vinegari used red vinegar
2tablespoonsminced shallots
1tablespoonfreshly cracked black pepper
Pinchof salt
Instructions
Peel and mince the shallots finely until you have about 2 tablespoons.
In a small bowl, combine the red or white wine vinegar with the minced shallots.
Add the freshly cracked black pepper and a pinch of salt to the mixture. The amount of pepper can be adjusted according to your taste; it should be prominent but not overwhelming.
Allow the sauce to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting period lets the flavors meld together nicely.
Serve the mignonette sauce in a small dish alongside freshly shucked oysters. Just a teaspoon or so drizzled over each oyster is enough to enhance its flavor.
Notes
Store leftover mignonette sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator, ideally in a glass jar to prevent flavor absorption. Label it with the date, as it typically remains fresh for up to two weeks. Always stir it well before reuse and do a quick smell and taste check for freshness.