Ingredients

1 tablespoon pink peppercorns

1 tablespoon green peppercorns

1 tablespoon fennel seed, lightly toasted

1/2 cup red-wine vinegar

1/2 cup champagne vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 dozen fresh oysters

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine peppercorns, fennel seed, vinegars, and salt.

Shuck oysters just before serving; arrange on bed of crushed ice. Drizzle with mignonette, or serve on the side. Serve immediately.