Jul 13 2026
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Fried Oysters Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

truffled tartar sauce. baby arugula. pickled red onions. fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

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Fried Oysters

Truffled Tartar Sauce

Method

Fried Oysters

  1. 1

    Preparation of Oysters

    Shuck the oysters and place them on a plate. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.

  2. 2

    Coating Oysters

    Dip each oyster into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.

  3. 3

    Frying Oysters

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the oysters in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Truffled Tartar Sauce

  1. 4

    Making Tartar Sauce

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, truffle oil, and chopped parsley. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Serving

    On a serving platter, arrange the fried oysters on a bed of baby arugula. Drizzle with truffled tartar sauce and top with pickled red onions and fresh herbs.

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