The Best And Easiest Way To Open Oysters

[helpmeout06]

I absolute love oysters and my favourite Seafood restaurant which I had been visiting for more than 20 years closed down. I often walk past the fish stalls and think about buying some oysters and enjoying them with Tabasco and onion vinegar. Hasn't happened yet, as I attempted to do them myself, but all I end with is a pile of shells. PLEASE HELP

[helpmeout06]

Absolutely love oysters*

[retrocop]

Hold oyster shell in a
Kitchen
Cloth and lever
A small knife blade carefully in the side seam of the shell and
Work it round the circumference. Just off
To buy some from Mudeford Quay
Q

[helpmeout06]

Thank you. I'm going to get some and give it a go :)

[diddlydo]

Buy an oyster knife - makes it much easier.

[retrocop]

Definitely. D'accord. Bought mine in Brittany. The robbers down in Mudeford Quay wanted £1.50 unopened
Or
£2 each open each. I used to buy a wooden
Case of 40 in Dinard for
about €10

[jourdain2]

Yes, I have an oyster knife (also bought in France) - much easier.

[jourdain2]

^^^ PS Try sprinkling bits of garlic and herbs on top of the half in the shell and flashing them under a very hot grill for half a minute - just for a change - gorgeous. A French friend showed me that one.

[jourdain2]

^^ Grrr 'on top of the oyster half of the shell'

[helpmeout06]

I have an oyster knife, just need to keep practicing. Will definitely keep trying. The garlic and herbs tip sounds very nice. Thanks for your answers.