"Why, when the world’s mine oyster, which I with sword will open‘‘ William Shakespeare
Oysters have bi-halved shells to protect their delicious soft
bodies. The shells are attached to each other with a hinge.
The
art of opening an oyster
With
a little bit of practice and the right tool, it is easier to open an oyster
than peel a prawn.
Put on gloves. Hold the oyster, flat side up,
with the point end towards your tummy.
Using your shucking knife, bash off the filly
edge of the shell.
Insert the shucking knife between the upper
and lower shells at the rounded edge.
Wriggling the knife as you do will help
penetrate the shells.
Step 3.
Using a twisting motion, pry the shells apart.
Slide the knife slowly from side to side up
against the top flat shell. Be gentle but firm
so as not to damage the oyster or loose any
of the liquor.
Using a twisting motion, pry the shells apart.
Slide the knife slowly from side to side up
against the top flat shell. Be gentle but firm
so as not to damage the oyster or loose any
of the liquor.
Carefully slide your knife under the oyster
and cut the abductor muscle. Then gently
turn the oyster over inside its shell.
Well
done, presented like a professional