How To Make:
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 quart oysters (about 2 cups drained oysters)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup dill relish (or finely chopped dill pickle)
- 2 teaspoons capers (drained and chopped)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons green onion (finely chopped)
Steps
Make the Fried Oysters
- Gather the ingredients.
- Pour about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy, deep saucepan. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring it to a temperature of 370 F.
- Drain the oysters and pat dry with paper towels or a kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs.
- Add drained oysters and set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, sugar, salt, pepper, and flour.
- Lift an oyster out of the egg mixture and let excess drip off and roll it in the cornmeal mixture to coat.
- Then add it to the hot oil. Repeat with more oysters, frying them in batches of about 6 to 8.
- Fry the oysters for about 2 to 4 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Use a metal slotted spoon to remove the oysters to paper towels to drain.
- Repeat with subsequent batches.
Make the Tartar Sauce
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the dill relish, capers, lemon juice, mustard, and black pepper.
- If desired, chop a green onion finely and stir it into the mixture. Stir to blend thoroughly.
- Serve as a side to the fried oysters and enjoy!
Also Try: Oyster Omelette
Source:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/fried-oysters-with-cornmeal-batter-3058714
