Kang Leo's Bloody Mary Shellfish Appetizer

Name: Kang Leo's Bloody Mary Shellfish Appetizer
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: oyster 10~12 pieces; shallow lettuce 1 piece; celery inner tender part 1/2 stalk; tomato 1/2 piece; tomato juice 1/2 cup; Tabasco sauce 1~2 tablespoons; pepper to taste; paprika powder 1 teaspoon; olive oil 1 tablespoon; ice as needed

An unusual appetizer that perfectly balances the briny flavor of fresh oysters with the spicy-sour kick of tomato and Tabasco.

15 min Difficulty Easy drinking snack

Main ingredients

oyster shallow lettuce celery tomato tomato juice Tabasco sauce paprika powder olive oil

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Quick recipe

Cooking tips

The Bloody Mary sauce should be generously seasoned with Tabasco to achieve a strong spicy-sour profile, which effectively masks the natural brininess of fresh oysters.
Pre-removing the hinge of the oyster shell allows you to hold it easily and enjoy it smoothly in one bite, like sipping through a straw.
Unlike round bell peppers, actual paprika powder adds a subtle aroma and smoky depth, enhancing the sauce’s exotic character.

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