For the uninitiated, shucking oysters might seem intimidating—dangerous, even. But once you understand the anatomy of the oyster and have some sound technique, you’ll see that shucking dozens of them at a time, easy.

In this video, Grant Crilly shows you four ways to shuck oysters: the classic shuck, the lockpick shuck, the cryo shuck, and the blanch shuck. Once you see how simple it is, you’ll be ready to serve up oysters-on-the-half-shell any time, whether for an intimate dinner for two or a party for 50.

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[Time codes]
0:00 - How to Shuck Oysters 4 Ways
01:12 - The Classic Shuck
01:49 - The Lockpick Shuck
02:33 - The Cryo-Poach Shuck
03:44 – The Blanch Shuck

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