Yachtsman's Oysters with Fennel-Coriander Mignonette

• 12 oysters (Belons or Kumamotos)
• 1/2 cup finely diced fennel (save the sprigs for garnish)
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon toasted and coarsely ground coriander
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 12 dashes hot pepper sauce
• Plate of crushed ice or rock salt

1. In a small bowl, mix fennel, shallots, coriander and vinegar.
2. Spoon on top of oysters.
3. Put one dash of hot pepper sauce on each oyster.
4. Place on plate of ice and fennel sprigs and serve immediately.

oysters, fennel, shallots, ground coriander, rice wine vinegar, pepper sauce, crushed ice

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yachtsmans-oysters-with-fennel-coriander-mignonette-recipe.html (may not work)