Grilled Oysters with Mignonette
Grilled Oysters with Mignonette is a classic French-inspired seafood dish where fresh oysters are grilled until just heated through, then topped with a tangy, shallot-and-vinegar-based sauce. The mignonette typically features minced shallots, cracked black pepper, and a reduction of red wine vinegar or champagne vinegar, creating a bright contrast to the briny, smoky oyster.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates, high in lean protein, and provides healthy fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids. A serving of two grilled oysters with mignonette sauce contains roughly 100-150 calories and is rich in zinc, iron, and vitamin B12.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Zinc | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 14 mcg |
| Iron | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Copper | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 6 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 130 mg |
| Manganese | 1 mg |
Per 6 medium oysters (120 g) with mignonette sauce · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, oysters have been celebrated as an aphrodisiac since ancient times, and the mignonette sauce originated in 19th-century France as a simple yet elegant pairing. Nutritionally, oysters are one of the most nutrient-dense foods, offering more zinc per serving than almost any other food, which supports immune function and metabolism.
