Crispy Crusted Oysters with Lime Cilantro Mayonnaise

crispyoysters
Servings 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 16-20 shucked oysters (about 2, 8oz tubs)
  2. 1 cup flour
  3. 2 beaten eggs mixed with 1/4 cup milk
  4. vegetable oil
  5. For the crust combine
  6. 3/4 cup cornmeal
  7. 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  8. pinch cayenne pepper
  9. 1/2 tsp. each salt and black pepper
  10. For the Mayonnaise combine
  11. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  12. Juice and zest of 1 lime
  13. 2-3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  14. pinch sugar and cayenne pepper
  1. salt and pepper to taste

Method

Drain oysters well. Coat in flour,
shake off excess, and then dip in egg mixture making sure they are well coated. Dip into crust mixture, carefully pressing the mixture into the oyster to make sure it's well coated. Heat about an 1/8 of inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the oysters for about 2 minutes per side. Keep oysters warm in a 200 degree F oven until you have finish frying them all. Serve mayonnaise along side the oysters. A crisp mixed green salad would make a nice accompaniment. These oysters would also create a delicious oyster burger.

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