Oyster Po'boy Recipe
Mayo, hot sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and fries.
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Ingredients
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Oyster Po'boy Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Coat the Oysters
Dip each oyster in buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well-coated.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Oysters
Carefully add the coated oysters to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Prepare the Bread
Slice the French bread or baguette lengthwise, leaving one side attached.
- 6
Assemble the Po'boy
Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the bread, then layer with lettuce, fried oysters, sliced tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle with hot sauce to taste.
- 7
Serve with Fries
Serve the Po'boy with a side of cooked fries.