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So you’re throwing a big party and want to serve fresh oysters because that’s just the sort of dope-ass host you are. Problem is, preparing a lot at once is a huge shucking pain, right? Well it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a way to easily shuck hella oysters in a matter of minutes. What you do is soften the adductor muscle—the bit that connects those tasty little sea creatures to their shells—by sticking the oysters in boiling water, then icing them down right quick so they don’t cook. When they make contact with the hot water, some of the oysters will actually open on their own, and the ones that don’t open by themselves will be a breeze to shuck. No more struggling and swearing—you can complete the task quickly and get back to catching up with Leonardo DiCaprio or the gaggle of bikini-clad supermodels lounging on the deck of your boat. Yup, we’re imagining this party is going down on a boat. A big one, maybe in the Mediterranean? With, like, tons and tons of pricey Champagne and a great band with a French lounge singer and a serve-yourself caviar bar. Man, all this and a whole mess of fresh oysters? We anxiously await our invite. WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Oysters

A pot of water

An ice bath

<a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/knife-collection">A paring knife</a>

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