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Oysters & Champagne Board for Two
A raw bar for two at home: a dozen oysters on crushed ice, chilled shrimp and one good cheese.
- Serves
- 2
- Board
- Platter with crushed ice + small board
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cost
- $42–$64
- Level
- Advanced
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Build this exact board
This page shows what the board is and why it works. The plan is what you take to the store and the counter:
- The exact shopping list for two, with an amount and an estimated price for every item
- Where every item goes on the board, step by step, and why
- The full 5-step timeline, from fridge to table
- The drink to pour, and a swap for anything your store is out of
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Why it works
Brut Champagne and oysters are a famous pairing for a reason: the wine's acidity and bubbles act like a squeeze of lemon on the oyster's briny, mineral taste. Chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce gives you something for the oyster-shy.
One nutty cheese, Comté or Gruyère, and baguette with salted butter turn it from an appetizer into an evening. Mignonette, horseradish, hot sauce and lemon let each oyster taste a little different.
Timeline
- Same dayBuy oysters from a reputable fishmonger; keep them cold, cup side down, under a damp towel.
- T–30 minMake the mignonette; chill the Champagne.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
How many oysters for two people?
About 6 to 12 each, depending on whether it's the main event. The board in the book plans for a dozen oysters plus shrimp.
Do I have to shuck the oysters myself?
Many seafood counters will shuck them for you the same day. If you shuck at home, use an oyster knife and a folded towel to protect your hand.
Who shouldn't eat raw oysters?
Raw oysters can carry Vibrio and other bacteria, so health agencies advise against them for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. Keep them on ice and eat them within an hour.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Boards for Two, with 24 more boards for two. The book has the shopping list for two with amounts and prices, the prep countdown, the step-by-step build and the drink to pour.
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