Fried Oyster Recipe
quarter pound of gulf coast oysters dusted with corn flour and fried golden brown, house rice, creole tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Fried Oyster Ingredients
Method
Fried Oyster Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oysters
Rinse the Gulf Coast oysters under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Dust with Corn Flour
In a shallow dish, add corn flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each oyster in the corn flour mixture until fully coated.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Oysters
Carefully add the coated oysters to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Make the Creole Tartar Sauce
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt to taste. Mix well and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried oysters hot over a bed of cooked rice with a side of creole tartar sauce.
