Jul 14 2026
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"angry" Oysters Recipe

Inspired by Columbus Inn
Time45m
Serves4

crispy oysters, house hot sauce, blue cheese dressing, arugula, shaved carrots & pickled red onions

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Ingredients

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For the Crispy Oysters

For the House Hot Sauce

For the Blue Cheese Dressing

For the Salad Garnish

Method

Prepare the Crispy Oysters

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oysters

    Rinse the oysters under cold water and carefully shuck them. Set aside in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.

  3. 3

    Bread the Oysters

    Dip each oyster first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture until fully coated.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Oysters

    Carefully add the breaded oysters to the hot oil, frying in batches. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Prepare the House Hot Sauce

  1. 6

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

  2. 7

    Add Garlic

    Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 8

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    Stir in the hot sauce and honey, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. 9

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 10

    Prepare the Plate

    On a serving plate, create a bed of arugula.

  2. 11

    Add Fried Oysters

    Carefully place the crispy oysters on top of the arugula.

  3. 12

    Drizzle Hot Sauce

    Drizzle the house hot sauce over the fried oysters.

  4. 13

    Add Dressing and Garnish

    Top with blue cheese dressing, shaved carrots, and pickled red onions. Serve immediately.

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