How to shuck oysters at home
Quick tutorial on how to safely shuck oysters at home!
1. Place your oyster in a folded towel, flat side up, hinge facing out.
2. Insert the tip of your oyster knife into the hinge and wiggle it until it's secure. You'll know it's in place if you can lift the oyster without the knife slipping.
3. Twist the knife to detach the top shell. Once open, wipe off any grit from the knife.
4. Slide the knife along the top shell to separate the adductor muscle and detach the oyster. Remove any shell shards.
5. Carefully scrape along the bottom shell to detach the bottom muscle. Flip the oyster so the plump side faces up for a beautiful presentation.
Keep practicing and have fun with it! Before you know it, you'll be a pro at shucking oysters 👊🏼