Oyster Po'boy Recipe

Name: Oyster Po'boy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: canola oil or light vegetable oil, for frying; 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder; ¾ teaspoon dried thyme; ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary; ¾ teaspoon dried oregano; ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¾ teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 40 large oysters, shucked; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; salt, if needed; 4 (8 inch) French baguettes; mayonnaise, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices and dill pickle chips for serving

Servings: persons

canola oil or light vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon dried chipotle powder
40 large oysters, shucked
2 cups yellow cornmeal
salt, if needed
4 (8 inch) French baguettes
mayonnaise, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices and dill pickle chips for serving

1
Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a 6 qt Dutch oven (cast iron works great) and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees.
2
Whisk together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and onion powders, thyme, rosemary, oregano, cayenne and chile powder in a bowl; add oysters and toss until oysters are evenly coated; dust off excess cornmeal.
3
Working in batches, add oysters to oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
4
Transfer to paper towels to drain, and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
5
Spread insides of rolls with mayonnaise; top with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: canola oil or light vegetable oil, for frying, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Oyster Po'boy 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.

Oyster Po'boy

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