Flash Fried Oysters "In Tuxedo" with Black and Whit

Name: Flash Fried Oysters "In Tuxedo" with Black and White Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 gallon peanut oil; 8 ounces yellow cornmeal; Salt and pepper; 1 -ounce cayenne; 1 -ounce paprika; 24 oysters, shucked; 1 tomato; 1/2 bunch watercress, trimmed and cleaned; 3 ounces favorite vinaigrette; 4 slices pullman loaf bread; Truffle mayonnaise, recipe follows; 1 small black truffle, very thinly sliced; 1 -ounce white truffle oil

Servings: persons

1/2 gallon peanut oil
8 ounces yellow cornmeal
Salt and pepper
1 -ounce cayenne
1 -ounce paprika
24 oysters, shucked
1 tomato
1/2 bunch watercress, trimmed and cleaned
3 ounces favorite vinaigrette
4 slices pullman loaf bread
Truffle mayonnaise, recipe follows
1 small black truffle, very thinly sliced
1 -ounce white truffle oil

1
Heat the oil in a large deep pot to 325 degrees F.
2
Season the cornmeal with salt, pepper, cayenne, and paprika and mix well.
3
Dredge the oysters in the seasoned cornmeal, shaking off any excess.
4
Slice the tomatoes into thin slices.
5
Season tomato slices and watercress with some of the vinaigrette, and salt and pepper.
6
Toast the pullman bread.
7
Spread bread with truffle mayonnaise and place tomato and watercress on each piece of bread.
8
Flash-fry oysters in peanut oil for about 30 seconds, or until golden brown and season with salt and pepper.
9
Place tomato-watercress bread and oysters on each of 4 plates.
10
Garnish with black truffle slices and truffle oil.
11
2 ounces black truffle ends and pieces
12
6 egg yolks
13
1-ounce white wine vinegar
14
5 ounces canola oil
15
2 ounces truffle oil
16
Salt and pepper
17
Combine ingredients, except for oils in a blender or food processor and mix.
18
With the machine running on low, slowly drizzle in the oils until a mayonnaise consistency develops.
19
Season with salt and pepper.

416

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 gallon peanut oil, 8 ounces yellow cornmeal, Salt and pepper, 1 -ounce cayenne, and more.

Yes, Flash Fried Oysters "In Tuxedo" with Black and White Truffles falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Flash Fried Oysters "In Tuxedo" with Black and White Truffles

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