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Ingredients
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Fried Oysters
Method
Spicy Remoulade
- 1
Prepare the Remoulade
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, capers, and hot sauce. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 2
Prepare the Oysters
In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together.
- 3
Coat the Oysters
Dip each oyster in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Fry the Oysters
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated oysters in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve
Serve the fried oysters hot with a side of spicy remoulade for dipping.