
1. Place oyster flat side up on a cutting board or hold it in a towel and find the rear hinge where the top half of the shell meets the bottom.

2. Carefully insert a thick-bladed oyster knife into the hinge and give it a twist. You’ll hear a pop as the hinge separates.


4. With the oyster exposed, run the knife beneath it to sever the bottom muscle.

5. Plate oyster on ice and enjoy.