Considering adding oysters to the menu at your next dinner party? Or are you keeping your menu limited to the classic oysters and champagne combo? Either way, check out our 5 simple tips to help you impress your guests by serving raw oysters like a pro:

To help you prepare, here’s a checklist for all the essentials you need for a perfect oyster party:

• Oysters
• Oyster Knife
• Oyster Glove
• Towel to clean your knife on
• Condiments: Fresh lemon, Pepper, Mignonette, Cocktail sauce, Hot sauce
• Seafood tray with crushed ice for the presentation
• Beverages: White or Rose wine, Champagne, Martini’s, Bloody marys, etc.
• Oyster cleaning set: Metal brush, Gloves, Tupperware, 2 towels

The 5 tips:

1. CLEAN

First things first, start by cleaning the oysters. Scrub them carefully with cold water to get all that sea dirt off the shells. Click here to see a video of how to clean oysters.

2. STORE

Store your oysters in the fridge. Click here to see a video of how to store oysters.

3. ICE ICE BABY

Spread ice on a large fancy plate and sprinkle with salt to place your oysters on. The salt helps the ice to melt together, making it easier to serve your oysters from.

4. CONDIMENTS

Serve your raw oysters on the half shell with your favorite mignonette sauce, a fresh lemon juice, and a glass of bubbly!

5. SHUCK

Now to the fun part! Get the party started by opening the oysters in front of your guest(s) and displaying them on the tray. Click here to follow our 5 simple steps of how to shuck an oyster.

Remember, oysters are the perfect delicious delicacy to spice up any party, a romantic night, a girls night, a BBQ, or just an ordinary day.

Now that you’re ready to serve them at your next dinner party, learn how to eat oysters like a pro.

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