Mignonette is an amazingly simple sauce for oysters. The peppercorns and vinegar heighten their flavor without overwhelming the oyster’s pleasing brininess.
Tag: Oysters
Mignonette
Hangtown Fry
(American oyster and bacon omelet)
Hangtown fry originated in Placerville, California, during the Gold Rush. The town was known as Hangtown in recognition of the harsh justice often meted out there.
Carpetbag Steak
(Australian, New Zealander oyster-stuffed steak)
For over-the-top taste and low-effort luxe, nothing can beat carpetbag steak, a dish popular in Australia and New Zealand in the mid 20th century.
Oyster Stew
(American shellfish stew)
Delicious in its simplicity, oyster stew is a traditional Christmas Eve dish in some American households, a custom said to have originated with Irish immigrants.
Oysters Rockefeller
(American oysters with green sauce appetizer)
This luxurious shellfish creation was first served at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans in 1899 and was so rich it was named after John D. Rockefeller, the richest man in America at the time.
Angels on Horseback
(English bacon-wrapped oysters appetizer)
Angels on horseback were a favorite British Victorian after-dinner nibble. The name apparently comes from the way the curled bacon looks like angels wings.