Fried Oyster Po' Boys Recipe

Name: Fried Oyster Po' Boys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup minced sweet pickle; 1 hard-boiled large egg, forced through a coarse sieve; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 2 tablespoons drained bottled capers; 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried tarragon; 2 tablespoons Creole or Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 24 shucked oysters, drained; yellow cornmeal, seasoned with freshly ground black pepper and cayenne, for coating; vegetable oil for deep-frying; 2 loaves soft-crusted French bread; sliced tomatoes; shredded iceberg lettuce

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced sweet pickle
1 hard-boiled large egg, forced through a coarse sieve
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons drained bottled capers
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried tarragon
2 tablespoons Creole or Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
24 shucked oysters, drained
yellow cornmeal, seasoned with freshly ground black pepper and cayenne, for coating
vegetable oil for deep-frying
2 loaves soft-crusted French bread
sliced tomatoes
shredded iceberg lettuce

1
In a small bowl stir together sauce ingredients.
2
In a heavy-duty plastic bag, working in batches of 6, coat oysters with cornmeal, knocking off excess.
3
In a heavy kettle heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 375F.
4
on a deep-fat thermometer and fry oysters in batches of 6, turning occasionally, until golden and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes.
5
Transfer oysters with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
6
Halve loaves crosswise and horizontally, cutting all the way through and spread each piece with about 2 tablespoons tartar sauce.
7
Divide tomatoes, lettuce, and oysters among bottom pieces of bread and top with remaining bread, pressing together gently.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup minced sweet pickle, 1 hard-boiled large egg, forced through a coarse sieve, 2 tablespoons minced shallot, and more.

Yes, Fried Oyster Po' Boys 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.

Fried Oyster Po' Boys

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