Belon Oysters with Champagne & Chervil Mignonette and Beluga Caviar

Ingredients

1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced Chervil
Salt
White pepper
12 Belon or other small, salty oysters, on the half shell
1 ounce Beluga caviar

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oysters and caviar and chill for at least 15 minutes for the flavors to marry.

Place the oysters on a decorative plate. Spoon a small amount of Mignonette over each oyster and top with a dollop of caviar.

Yield: 12 oysters