Don't let fear of food poisoning keep you from savoring fresh oysters—especially if they're a favorite treat.
This simple, time-tested technique using lemon juice can help you enjoy them with confidence.
All it takes is a squeeze of lemon.
1. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the oysters you're about to eat.
2. Wait 15 minutes before tasting them.
The citric acid in lemon acts as a natural disinfectant. After 15 minutes, it significantly reduces the risk of foodborne illness (assuming your oysters are fresh).
This approach also works great for other seafood, fish, meat, salads, and vegetables—if you love that zesty lemon flavor.
This remedy is handy for water that seems suspect too: Add 15 cl of fresh lemon juice per liter.
