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Fish House's Fried Oysters Caesar Salad
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2000
Show:  Emeril Live
Episode:  Emeril's Las Vegas Hangouts
4 small garlic cloves
8 egg yolks
4 anchovy fillets
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 fresh lemon, juiced
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash Crystal Hot sauce
1 cup olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed, ribbed and patted dry
Oil, for frying
3 dozen large freshly shucked oysters
Creole seasoning, recipe follows
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup masa flour
12 ounces homemade croutons
3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, peeled into long strips

Preheat the fryer to 360 degrees F. Rub the inside of a large wooden bowl, with the garlic cloves. Remove the garlic cloves, and finely chop. Add the egg yolk, garlic, anchovies and mustard to the bowl. Whisk until all of the ingredients are incorporated. Whisk in the lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, while whisking constantly. Whisk until all of the ingredients are incorporated. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Gently tear the lettuce into bit-size portions and add the salad bowl. Have ready a pot of hot oil, for frying. Season the oysters with Creole seasoning. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and masa. Season with Creole seasoning. Dredge the oysters in the seasoned flour, coating completely. Fry in batches until crispy and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the oysters and drain on paper towels. Season with Creole seasoning. Toss the salad and dressing well. Add the croutons. Toss well. Mound the salad in the center of each serving plate. Arrange the oysters around the salad and garnish with the cheese.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
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 oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Yield: 2/3 cup

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Emeril's Warm Peach Pancakes with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Drizzle of Warm Caramel Sauce
Caramel Sauce

Recipe Summary
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

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