Oyster Wraps with Caviar Recipe

Name: Oyster Wraps with Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; 12 large Louisiana oysters; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups flour; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; Essence, recipe follows; 12 medium leaves of Bibb lettuce, washed and patted dry; 4 ounces caviar, preferably Osetra; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil
12 large Louisiana oysters
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Essence, recipe follows
12 medium leaves of Bibb lettuce, washed and patted dry
4 ounces caviar, preferably Osetra
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Pour the oil into a deep fryer or deep, heavy pot 1 1/2-inches high and heat to 365 degrees F, using a deep-fry thermometer to gauge oil temperature.
2
Do not let the oil smoke before frying.
3
Using a paper towel, pat the oysters dry and season with salt and pepper.
4
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add flour and season with salt and pepper.
5
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together and season with salt and pepper.
6
Dredge the oysters in the flour, coating each oyster completely, shaking off any excess.
7
Dip each oyster in the egg wash, letting excess drip off.
8
Dredge oysters in flour a second time to coat completely.
9
Place oysters in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
11
Season with Essence.
12
Arrange 3 lettuce leaves in the center of a plate and place 3 oysters in the center of lettuce leaves.
13
Place a teaspoonful of the caviar on top of the oysters, dividing it equally among the 4 portions.
14
Fold the edges of the lettuce in, like an envelope, to secure oysters in the middle.
15
Garnish with parsley.
16
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, 12 large Louisiana oysters, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Oyster Wraps with Caviar 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 Wraps with Caviar

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