A mignonette is a vinegar & shallot based sauce commonly used to add complexity & bite to raw oysters. Because we love raw oysters, we also love mignonettes (see also our classic mignonette recipe & wasabi mignonette recipe). This one’s a little different, but incredibly delicious and worth tracking down lovage for.

Raw oysters dressed with this mignonette are briny and bright with a strong herbal note, especially from the celery-esque flavor of lovage. They make your mouth very happy indeed.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp Shallot, very finely minced
• 2 tbsp Champagne Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Fresh Lovage Leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
• 1 tsp Fresh Chives, sliced
• 1 tsp Fresh Italian Parsley, minced
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
• Plus: Fresh Oysters of your choice (it’s incredible on kusshi oysters)

DIRECTIONS