4-Ingredient Classic Mignonette Recipe For Oysters!

My classic Mignonette sauce is ready in 5 minutes and couldn't be easier to make. Combine red wine vinegar, shallots, and black pepper to create a refreshing, light, sauce that will take raw oysters to the next level!

Prep time: PT5M

Total time: PT125M

Rating

5 stars (18 reviews)

Keywords

chef-tested appetizer, mignonette sauce, oyster mignonette, oysters on the half shell, raw oysters, restaurant-worthy appetizer

Ingredients

½ cup (118ml) red wine vinegar (or, if you have it Champagne vinegar)
2 Tbsp shallot, (minced)
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
pinch of kosher salt

Cuisine

American

Steps

Make the quick mignonette sauce. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, then whisk to combine. Set aside at room temperature for 2 hours.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 7 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Sugar: 1 g

Reviews

Tina H on 2026-06-17 (5 stars):
Easy and fantastic!