Opening Oysters

Method 1

Chip off thin lip of oyster until there is a small opening.

Insert oyster knife and cut muscle from top and bottom shells. Twist knife and pop oyster open.

Method 2

Work oyster knife into front of oyster, opposite the hinge.

Insert knife and cut muscle from top and bottom shell. Twist knife and pop oyster open.

Method 3

Insert oyster knife at hinge and twist to pop open.

Insert knife at front and cut muscle from top and bottom shell.

Serving

In all three methods, the oyster is ready to cook or serve on the half-shell.