How to Make Japanese Oyster Shooters - A Step-by-Step Guide

Japanese cuisine is known for its delicate and fresh flavors, and oysters are a staple in many Japanese dishes. One popular way to enjoy oysters in Japan is in the form of oyster shooters – a small, flavorful concoction of oysters and other ingredients served in a shot glass. Oyster shooters are a fun and interactive way to enjoy the briny, rich taste of oysters, and they make for a unique and impressive appetizer or party snack.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 3 tablespoons sake
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
  • 12 fresh oysters
  • 6 quail eggs
  • ¾ teaspoon tobiko (flying fish roe)
  • 6 lemon wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Whisk together mirin, sake, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and wasabi powder in a bowl. Allow mixture to sit at room temperature until sediments sink to the bottom of the bowl, about 2 hours.
  • Shuck oysters; place 2 oysters in each shooter glass.
  • Ladle 2 tablespoons mirin mixture into each glass, without disturbing sediments at the bottom.
  • Crack 1 quail egg into each glass. Top each with 1/8 teaspoon tobiko and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    157 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 421mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 222mg