Fried Oysters, Corn Meal Style Recipe

Name: Fried Oysters, Corn Meal Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Mustard dill sauce; 1/3 cup Dijon mustard; 2 tbl. honey, chestnut or basswood suggested; 2 tbl. of white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp. fresh milled black and white pepper; 1/2-1 tsp. kosher salt, to taste; 1/2 tsp. roasted garlic, optional; 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh dill; The oysters; 2 eggs; 2/3 cups of buttermilk; 1 tbl. fresh lemon juice; pinch of salt and pepper; 2 dozen freshly shucked oysters; 2 cups of premium corn meal (Indian flint is wonderful); 1/4 cup of corn starch; 1/4 tsp. fresh milled black pepper; 1 tsp. kosher salt; canola oil for frying; lemon wedges for final squeeze of juice

Servings: persons

Mustard dill sauce
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 tbl. honey, chestnut or basswood suggested
2 tbl. of white wine vinegar
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. fresh milled black and white pepper
1/2-1 tsp. kosher salt, to taste
1/2 tsp. roasted garlic, optional
1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh dill
The oysters
2 eggs
2/3 cups of buttermilk
1 tbl. fresh lemon juice
pinch of salt and pepper
2 dozen freshly shucked oysters
2 cups of premium corn meal (Indian flint is wonderful)
1/4 cup of corn starch
1/4 tsp. fresh milled black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
canola oil for frying
lemon wedges for final squeeze of juice

1
Mix the mustard, honey, and vinegar together. Add the salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil to incorporate in a smooth sauce. Add the optional garlic. Stir in the dill. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Keep chilled until serving.
2
Beat the eggs together with the buttermilk in a nonreactive bowl. Add the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the optional garlic.
3
Add the oysters. Cover and let these marinate in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
4
Combine the corn meal with the corn starch, kosher salt and black pepper. Dredge the oysters in this mix. Heat about 1 inch of oil to high (about 360 degrees) to a deep frying pan. Leaving about an inch between oysters, cook up a batch at a time. These will cook fast, usually around 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Make sure the oil reheats before starting another batch.
5
Serve warm with a dab of honey mustard dill sauce and a final squeeze of fresh lemon. You can either serve these on toothpicks already dipped and spritzed for your guests or on a serving platter with the sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Mustard dill sauce, 1/3 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tbl. honey, chestnut or basswood suggested, 2 tbl. of white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Fried Oysters, Corn Meal Style 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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Fried Oysters, Corn Meal Style

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Variations & substitutions

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