Step by step ...
Just before consuming
No protection needed, clean hands
Knife with short, pointed blade
Position :
Right-handed : oyster in the left hand, hinge towards the wrist, hollow shell in the hand
Left- handed: oyster in the right hand, hinge towards the fingers, hollow shell in the hand
Thumb positioned on the blade for guard
Inserting the knife :
Right-handed : insert the knife at your middle finger (2/3 of the shell from the hinge)
Left-handed : insert the knife at the level of your little finger (2/3 of the shell from the hinge)
Make the blade penetrate, never force
Cut the muscle
Lever with the blade
Detach the flesh from the upper shell
Empty the first water with broken shell debris when opening
Reposition the flesh correctly
In pictures ...
Little tips ...
If despite these explanations you cannot open your oysters, don't worry! And above all do not hurt yourself, because each year, there are about 2000 accidents , due to the opening of oysters.
Here are some tips that you may find useful:
- Put your oysters for a few seconds (2-3 seconds) in the microwave. They will open just enough to pass your knife.
- Put your oysters for a few minutes in sparkling water, they will open more easily.
Here, good appetite!