• Source: EM0204E
• Dish Type: Beverage/Alcoholic

Tequila-oyster Shooters

Ingredients

• Kosher salt, for coating the glass rims
• 1 dozen oysters, freshly shucked, with their liquor
• 1 cup chilled fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• 12 ounces tequila
• Ice

Instructions

Moisten the rims of 12 shot glasses with water, then dip each glass in kosher salt to coat the rims. Put an oyster into each shot glass.

In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, red bell pepper, shallots, cilantro, parsley, and chives. Pour 1 tablespoon of the lime juice mixture into each of the 12 shot glasses over the oysters.

Pour the tequila into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shake to chill the tequila. Add about 2 tablespoons of tequila to each of the shot glasses. Serve immediately.

Yield: 12 shots