Best 6 Champagne Mignonette Recipes

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Champagne mignonette is a classic French sauce that is made with finely chopped shallots, red wine vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, and champagne. It is traditionally served with oysters, but it can also be used as a dressing for other seafood dishes, such as scallops or shrimp. The sauce is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Additionally, it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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CHAMPAGNE MIGNONETTE



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The addition of Champagne is not essential, but it is particularly delicious. If you are planning to serve some bubbly with your oysters, save a splash for this sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 shallot, finely minced
1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons Champagne or sparkling wine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh shucked oysters, for serving

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator. Serve chilled, spooned over oysters.

MIGNONETTE SAUCE



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This seafood condiment is a must-have, especially when there are raw oysters to be had in our Fruits de Mer Platter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
1/2 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Stir together shallot, pepper, and vinegars. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

OYSTERS WITH CHAMPAGNE-VINEGAR MIGNONETTE



Oysters with Champagne-Vinegar Mignonette image

Categories     Herb     Onion     Broil     Quick & Easy     Oyster     Grape     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For mignonnette
2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
Pinch of coarsely ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
For oysters
1 1/2 cups kosher or other coarse salt
1/2 dozen small oysters, such as Kumamoto or Prince Edward Island, shells scrubbed well and oysters left on the half shell, their liquor reserved and oysters picked over for shell fragments
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
1 small cluster Champagne table grapes or 2 finely diced seedless red grapes

Steps:

  • Make mignonnette:
  • Stir together vinegar, shallot, pepper, and sugar and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Prepare oysters:
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Spread 3/4 cup salt in an 8- to 10-inch flameproof shallow baking dish or pan. Arrange oysters on their shells in salt, then top each with a piece of butter.
  • Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until butter is melted and sizzling and edges of oysters are beginning to curl, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir parsley into mignonnette. Divide remaining 3/4 cup salt between 2 plates and arrange 3 oysters on each. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon mignonnette over each oyster and sprinkle oysters with grapes. Serve warm.

MIGNONETTE SAUCE



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A classic Mignonette Sauce recipe

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon coarsely ground white or black peppercorns (vary amount according to taste)
1/2 cup white or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or sweet onions
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and chill. Serve with chilled oysters or clams on the half shell.

MIGNONETTE SAUCE



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This simple recipe gives you a classic mignonette sauce for oysters, clams or other seafood, but you can play with the basic formula by changing the vinegar (try cider, malt, sherry, champagne), swapping the allium (try leeks, scallions or red onion), adding a squeeze of citrus juice or stirring in some fresh herbs like tarragon or mint. Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes before serving, so the flavors can blend and the sauce can be at its tangy, peppery best.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 40m

Yield 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup finely minced shallots (from 1 to 2 shallots)
1/3 cup red-wine or white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black or white peppercorns
Pinch of sea salt

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before using. Mignonette will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

HOLIDAY POMEGRANATE MIGNONETTE



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This beautiful mignonette, paired with fresh raw oysters makes for a stunning appetizer at any holiday gathering.

Provided by CJ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon pomegranate juice
½ shallot, minced
½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1 pinch white sugar
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, pomegranate juice, shallot, pepper, and white sugar together in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Add pomegranate seeds, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh mignonette peppercorns and shallots will give your mignonette the best flavor. Champagne vinegar is not as acidic as other vinegars, so you can use it more liberally.
  • Make the mignonette ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. If you're short on time, you can make the mignonette just before serving, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Serve the mignonette chilled. This will help to keep the oysters fresh and crisp.
  • Use a variety of mignonette recipes. There are many different ways to make mignonette, so experiment until you find one that you love. Some popular variations include adding herbs, spices, or fruit.
  • Be careful not to overpower the oysters. Mignonette is meant to enhance the flavor of the oysters, not overwhelm it. Use a light hand when adding it to your oysters.

Conclusion:

Mignonette is a classic condiment that is perfect for serving with oysters. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it simple or complex, there's a mignonette recipe out there for you. So next time you're enjoying oysters, be sure to try mignonette. You won't be disappointed!

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