Oyster Poboy Recipe
Make Oyster Poboy Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Oyster Filling
For the Sandwich Assembly
Method
Preparing the Oysters
- 1
Clean the Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold running water to remove any grit and sand. Shuck the oysters and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Dip in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk over the oysters, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 4
Coat with Batter
Take each oyster from the buttermilk and dredge it in the flour-cornmeal mixture until well-coated.
Frying the Oysters
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Oysters
Carefully add the coated oysters to the hot oil, frying them in batches for about 2-3 minutes each or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembling the Poboy
- 7
Prepare the Bread
Slice the French bread loaves lengthwise, leaving one side intact to create a hinge.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the lettuce, fried oysters, sliced tomato, and pickles.
- 9
Add Sauce
Drizzle hot sauce over the assembled ingredients. Close the sandwich and press gently.
