Jung Ho-young's Mignonette Sauce Steamed Oysters

A luxurious steamed oyster dish featuring a simplified, sweet-and-sour French-style mignonette sauce reinterpreted with grape juice.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Do not steam the oysters for too long, as they will shrink and become tough—keeping the steaming time under 3 minutes preserves their bouncy texture.
  • If red onion is unavailable, use regular white onion; it will naturally turn a reddish hue when soaked in grape juice.
  • Do not discard the rich, briny oyster juice that collects inside the shell—drink it along with the sauce to fully appreciate the depth of flavor.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy oysters in a fresh, sophisticated style instead of the usual dipping sauce.
  • People looking to quickly prepare an elegant, luxurious appetizer that pairs perfectly with white wine or champagne.

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