Crispy Oysters on Yucca Root Chips with Habanero Honey Aioli

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   In a blender, blend together mustard, honey, cilantro, habanero and lemon juice.

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   Puree this into a smooth paste.

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   Add egg yolks and blend briefly to incorporate.

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   Remove the clear plastic piece from the center of the blender lid.

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   With the blender running, gradually add the oil in a thin stream until the mixture thickens into a light emulsified mayonnaise.

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   Season with salt and set aside.

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   Soak the thinly sliced yucca root in hot water.

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   Add 3 inches of soybean oil to a deep-fryer or deep skillet and preheat to 375 degrees F. Evenly mix the fine sea salt and the lemon zest and set aside.

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   Remove the yucca root slices from the hot water and pat dry to remove any excess moisture.

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    Place the dried yucca slices in the hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly brown.

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    Shake them gently when removing them from the fryer so that they don't stick together.

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    Place chips on absorbent paper and dust with the lemon salt while they are still hot.

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    Set aside.

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    Maintain the 375 degree F of the frying soybean oil.

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    Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl; in separate shallow bowl add flour.

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    First drop oysters into buttermilk and then transfer to the bowl containing the flour.

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    Toss oysters in flour just enough to lightly coat them.

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    Transfer oysters to a frying basket and lower into the hot oil.

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    Fry oysters for 2 to 3 minutes, or until light brown.

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    Transfer oysters to a paper towel or absorbent paper.

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    To assemble, place a yucca root chip on plate, place crispy oyster on top of chip, spoon a dollop of aioli onto the oyster and then sprinkle with pico de gallo.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.