Oysters -- Cornmeal Fried W/ Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Oysters -- Cornmeal Fried W/ Homemade Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tartar Sauce:; 1 c. mayonnaise; 3 Tbl onion, minced; 3 Tbl sweet pickles, minced; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Worcestershire; 1/2 tsp hot sauce (+ more if you like); S&P to taste; Oysters:; 1 qt fresh oysters; Shortening, for frying; 1 c cornmeal; 1 c instant cornbread mix; S&P to taste

Servings: persons

Tartar Sauce:
1 c. mayonnaise
3 Tbl onion, minced
3 Tbl sweet pickles, minced
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire
1/2 tsp hot sauce (+ more if you like)
S&P to taste
Oysters:
1 qt fresh oysters
Shortening, for frying
1 c cornmeal
1 c instant cornbread mix
S&P to taste

1
Tartar Sauce:
2
Mix all ingredients well.
3
Cover and chill.
4
Oysters:
5
Bring oysters close to room temperature in their own liquor.
6
Heat a cast-iron skillet and add enough shortening for a shallow fry (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches). Mix the cornmeal, cornbread mix and S&P in a wide, shallow bowl.
7
Remove oysters from their liquid and roll each in cornbread mix, coating well. Fry oysters in hot oil and drain on paper towels or a rack set over a sheet pan.
8
Lightly salt each oyster and serve hot with homemade tartar sauce.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tartar Sauce:, 1 c. mayonnaise, 3 Tbl onion, minced, 3 Tbl sweet pickles, minced, and more.

Yes, Oysters -- Cornmeal Fried W/ Homemade Tartar Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Oysters -- Cornmeal Fried W/ Homemade Tartar Sauce

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