4-Cut Top Muscle

Slide the tip of knife along the inner side of the top shell.
A little past the middle of the oyster is the muscle that connects the oyster to the top shell.
Keep the tip of the knife in contact with the inside of the shell and slice the muscle free.
A little past the middle of the oyster is the muscle that connects the oyster to the top shell.
Keep the tip of the knife in contact with the inside of the shell and slice the muscle free.