Oysters, Three Ways Recipe

Name: Oysters, Three Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Oysters; 6 oysters; 1 quart buttermilk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; salt and pepper; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup cornflour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; salt and pepper; cayenne pepper; For the Fried Garnish; 1 tarragon, sprig; 1 pickled pearl onion; capers, fried; For the Lemon Aioli; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; salt and pepper; For the chili lime butter; 1 cup softened butter; 1/2 lime, juice of; salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon green onion (chopped); For the raw oysters; green onion oil; hot sauce; caviar

Servings: persons

For the Oysters
6 oysters
1 quart buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
salt and pepper
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup cornflour
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper
For the Fried Garnish
1 tarragon, sprig
1 pickled pearl onion
capers, fried
For the Lemon Aioli
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper
For the chili lime butter
1 cup softened butter
1/2 lime, juice of
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon green onion (chopped)
For the raw oysters
green onion oil
hot sauce
caviar

1
Fried Oyster:
2
Mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Shuck a fresh, local oyster and drench it in the mixture.
3
Make butter from AP flour and cornmeal, then toss the drenched oysters in the batter.
4
Flash fry the oysters in very hot oil until they are golden brown. Dust them with salt, pepper and cayenne.
5
Serve on the half shell.
6
Top with Lemon Aioli and Fried Garnish.
7
Lemon Aioli:
8
In a bowl add mayonnaise, lemon zest and salt, pepper, mix together.
9
Fried Garnish:
10
Drain capers and fry in a hot oil for a few minutes.
11
Finally add few slices of pickled pearl onion and some tarragon.
12
Grilled Oyster:
13
In a bowl add 1 cup of softened butter, add lime juice, green chopped onions and hot sauce. Mix together and add a teaspoon of chili lime butter mixture to oysters.
14
Place Oyster on the hot grill until butter melts.
15
Add green onions as garnish.
16
Raw Oyster:
17
Add few drops of hot sauce, green onion oil, salt and pepper, a little bit of caviar and finish it with fresh dill.

1179

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Oysters, 6 oysters, 1 quart buttermilk, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, and more.

Yes, Oysters, Three Ways 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.

Oysters, Three Ways

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