Fried Oysters Recipe

Dive into the world of seafood with this mouth-watering Fried Oysters recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these oysters are a treat for the taste buds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just craving some delicious seafood, this recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• Peanut oil, for frying
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Dash Cajun Chef hot sauce
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• 36 shucked oysters

Remoulade Sauce:

• 1 cup Blue Plate mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
• 1 tablespoon Deep South smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• A dash of hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Cajun Power Worcestershire sauce
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper

Directions for Fried Oysters:

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
2. Whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika and hot sauce in a casserole dish.
3. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper together in a separate casserole dish.
4. Add the oysters to the buttermilk and let soak. Then remove, letting the excess drip off, and dredge through the cornmeal mixture, tapping off the excess.
5. Fry in the hot oil in batches, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
6. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot with the Remoulade Sauce.

Directions for Remoulade Sauce:

1. Mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.

Why wait for a special occasion? With such an easy and delightful recipe at your fingertips, treat yourself and your loved ones to this delectable dish tonight. The perfect blend of flavors and textures will leave everyone asking for seconds. So, put on that Cajun Chef's hat and get to frying!