Oysters

Directions

1. Scrub oysters with a brush, under cold water.

2. Using an oyster knife (and not a regular butter or kitchen knife) and with a very thick kitchen towel in your hand, place the cleaned oyster into the towel, palming the oyster as it rests in the towel. The towel will keep the oyster from slipping while protecting your hand.

3. Pry open the hinges of the oyster shell with the oyster knife. The shell will open wider by twisting the knife once it has pried open the shell a bit.

4. Loosen the meat from the shell by sliding the knife under it. Let the meat remain in the shell once it is loose.

5. Place oysters on a chilled platter and serve immediately with lemon.

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