Raw Oyster Shooters
Dive into an explosion of bold, briny flavors with these *Raw Oyster Shooters*, the ultimate seafood appetizer designed to impress! This quick and easy recipe features freshly shucked oysters nestled in a vibrant shooter mix of vodka, tangy tomato and lime juices, hot sauce, and horseradish, perfectly balanced with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh chives and served with zesty lemon wedges, these oyster shooters are a perfect blend of freshness, heat, and zest. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, they’re a show-stopping choice for dinner parties, date nights, or any occasion begging for a seafood cocktail twist. Whether you’re a seasoned oyster lover or an adventurous foodie, these irresistible shooters promise to elevate your appetizer game to new heights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Fresh oysters, shucked
- 6 tablespoons Vodka
- 6 tablespoons Tomato juice
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 6 dashes Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 3 teaspoons Prepared horseradish
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 teaspoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
1. Begin by carefully shucking the oysters and placing each one in a small shooter glass. Keep the oyster liquor (juices) intact for added flavor.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the vodka, tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, prepared horseradish, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the shooter mixture.
3. Pour approximately 1 tablespoon of the prepared mixture over each oyster shooter in the glass.
4. Top the shooters with a sprinkle of freshly chopped chives for a touch of freshness and color.
5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shooters, if desired.
6. Enjoy these vibrant and bold raw oyster shooters as a fun appetizer or seafood cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2033 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 48.0 mcg | 240% | |
| Calcium | 630 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 43.8 mg | 243% | |
| Potassium | 1544 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
