How to Shuck an Oyster Safely
Chef Eric shows you how to shuck oysters safely. This method of oyster shucking is often used by restaurants for presentation purposes.
Ingredients
- Fresh oysters to practice
- Crushed ice to keep cold
Instructions
- Hold the oyster cup side down, flat side up, with the hinged or narrow end in your hand. Insert the knife about 1/3 back from the wide end of the oyster. Go in using the knife and cut the muscle. Be careful to keep your fingers out of the path of the knife. Pour the water out of the oyster to remove any broken shell pieces. Detach the muscle from the bottom shell. Carefully roll the meat over, taking care to neatly detach the muscle underneath. Once the meat is free from the shell, gently flip it over, and serve it in the bottom cup of the shell.