Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLou Lou Food & DrinkCajun Dusted Oysters Recipe

Cajun Dusted Oysters Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Pan fried oysters over our cheese grits w/ spring onions, crispy bacon and our famous crawfish étouffée

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Cheese Grits

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Oysters

  1. 1

    Clean the Oysters

    Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water to remove any grit or sand. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Dredge the Oysters

    In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and Cajun seasoning. Dredge each oyster in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.

Cook the Cheese Grits

  1. 3

    Boil Water

    In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add salt to the water.

  2. 4

    Cook Grits

    Gradually stir in 1 cup of grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese and Butter

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and creamy.

Fry the Oysters

  1. 6

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 7

    Fry Oysters

    Carefully add the dredged oysters to the hot oil, frying in batches. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 8

    Plate the Grits

    Spoon the creamy cheese grits onto a serving plate.

  2. 9

    Add Fried Oysters

    Top the grits with the fried oysters.

  3. 10

    Garnish with Toppings

    Chop the spring onions and crumble the crispy bacon. Sprinkle both over the oysters. Finally, add a generous serving of crawfish étouffée on top.

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