Classic Easy Oyster Vinaigrette Recipe (Mignonette)
Just a pinch of salt, pepper and sugar along with shallots and vinegar make this tangy, light and totally delicious sauce for oysters. A truly classic recipe with great flavor. This makes enough for 36 oysters and with just 12 calories per serving, this sauce is guilt-free!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 12kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Shallots
- ½ cup Red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, finely ground
- ½ teaspoon Sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon Salt to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the shallots. You want them to be minced finely to blend well with the sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped shallots, wine vinegar, salt, cracked black pepper, and sugar.
- Stir the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Adjust salt, pepper and sugar to taste if you like.
- Let the mignonette sauce sit, covered in the fridge, for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor development. It can be made up to 2 days ahead if you like. Give the oyster vinaigrette a little stir before serving
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg