Tequila Oyster Shooters

Elevate your next gathering with these vibrant and bold Tequila Oyster Shooters—a tantalizing fusion of briny, fresh oysters and the zesty kick of tequila. Perfect as a unique appetizer or party starter, this recipe combines luscious seafood with a lively cocktail base of silver tequila, fresh lime juice, tomato juice, and the perfect hint of spice from hot sauce and Worcestershire. Chilled to perfection and garnished with a lime wedge, these shooters deliver a delightful balance of flavors in every sip and slurp. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, these tequila oyster shooters are a show-stopping way to impress your guests while letting them savor the luxurious taste of the sea.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces fresh oysters, shucked
• 6 fluid ounces tequila (silver or blanco)
• 3 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
• 6 fluid ounces tomato juice
• 6 dashes hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons coarse sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 pieces lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Start by shucking the fresh oysters and placing one oyster in each of 12 shooter glasses. Set aside in the refrigerator to keep them chilled.

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, fresh lime juice, tomato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, coarse sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Add the ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

Step 4

Strain the tequila mixture evenly into the prepared shooter glasses, pouring it over the oysters.

Step 5

Garnish each shooter glass with a lime wedge on the rim or gently squeeze a few drops of lime juice into the shooter before serving.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your Tequila Oyster Shooters while they are fresh and chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1415.8 grams (1415.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1059

Total Fat 15.20g	19%
Saturated Fat 3.70g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 300mg	100%
Sodium 2336mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 48.30g	18%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 7.20g
Protein 44.20g	88%

Vitamin D 1920IU	9600%
Calcium 656mg	50%
Iron 45mg	250%
Potassium 1940mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 34.9%

Carbs: 38.1%