Oysters are considered a delight in many parts of the world. This article teaches you how to open their shells and eat them.
Steps
Eat Oysters Step 1
Step 1. Start by inspecting the oysters and choosing the ones that are tightly closed
Mollusks with open shells must be thrown away, as they are dead and therefore inedible.
Eat Oysters Step 2
Step 2. Wash them quickly before serving
Eat Oysters Step 3
Step 3. Keep them pressed on a flat surface using a tea towel
Eat Oysters Step 4
Step 4. Use an oyster knife with hand guards and insert the tip into the small hole at the "hinge" that joins the shells
Move the knife and push it inside the mollusk to break the union between the two half shells.
Eat Oysters Step 5
Step 5. Tilt the blade upward as you push to sever the abductor muscle that holds the mollusc adhering to the superior valve
Remove the latter by holding the lower one horizontally to retain both the edible part of the oyster and its juices. Then cut the abductor muscle that holds the mollusc connected to the lower valve, so that it only rests on it and is ready to serve.
Eat Oysters Step 6
Step 6. Immediately bring the seafood to the table on top of a layer of crushed ice
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Step 7. Lift the shell, holding it flat to avoid spilling the liquid
Grab it so that the smooth edge is facing you.
Eat Oysters Step 8
Step 8. Tilt it up, letting the shellfish and juices enter your mouth
Advice
You can pour a sprinkle of lemon juice or a spoonful of sauce, such as shallot vinegar, on the oyster; you can also enjoy this natural delight.
Some people like to chew the shellfish lightly, while others prefer to swallow it whole.
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