Tequila-Oyster Shooters

Ingredients

• kosher salt, for coating the glass rims
• 1 dozen oyster, freshly shucked, with their liquor
• 1 cup chilled fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• 12 ounces tequila
• ice

Directions

1. 1

   Moisten the rims of 12 shot glasses with water, then dip each glass in kosher salt to coat the rims. Put an oyster into each shot glass.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, red bell pepper, shallots, cilantro, parsley, and chives. Pour 1 tablespoon of the lime juice mixture into each of the 12 shot glasses over the oysters.

3. 3

   Pour the tequila into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shake to chill the tequila. Add about 2 tablespoons of tequila to each of the shot glasses. Serve immediately.