Love Bites (Fried Oysters) Recipe

Name: Love Bites (Fried Oysters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small yummy oysters, like Kumamoto; Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 chipotle chile in adobo; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 4 pieces sea urchin (uni); 2 tablespoons spicy pickles, diced; 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds; Lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 small yummy oysters, like Kumamoto
Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 chipotle chile in adobo
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 pieces sea urchin (uni)
2 tablespoons spicy pickles, diced
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Lemon juice

1
Crack open the oysters, reserve the meat and rinse and dry the shells.
2
Heat some oil in a saucepan to 350 degrees F.
3
Toss the oysters in the flour and remove.
4
Make a batter with buttermilk and the flour.
5
Batter the oysters and fry them until golden.
6
Drain on paper towels.
7
Make the chipotle mayo by blending the chipotle with the mayo until you have a sauce that's just a little spicy.
8
To serve, arrange a little mayo in a shell and top with 1 fried oyster, a little uni, a little pickle, then top with a couple of pomegranate seeds, a drop of two of lemon juice and serve.
9
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
10
The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small yummy oysters, like Kumamoto, Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Love Bites (Fried Oysters) 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.

Love Bites (Fried Oysters)

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