Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon clover honey
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 1 small jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 20 oysters, scrubbed

Method

  • Heat the grill to high for direct grilling.
  • Stir together the vinegar, lime juice, honey, onions, jalapeno, chopped herbs and some salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Remove the tops of the oysters over a bowl, catching any of the oyster liquor that comes out.
  • Add the liquid back to the bottom shell with the oyster.
  • Put on the grill and grill until the liquid just begins to simmer but the oysters are still a little raw in the center, about 4 minutes.
  • Carefully remove with tongs to a platter and top each oyster with a teaspoon of the mignonette.
  • Warning: Consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish may substantially increase the risk of foodborne illness.