Photo: Fried Oysters Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Essence, plus 1 tablespoon
- 16 freshly shucked oysters, about 1 pint, drained
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk with 1 tablespoon of the Essence. Add the oysters and marinate for 20 minutes.
Combine the masa harina and flour with the remaining Essence in a shallow dish.
In a deep-fryer or a medium, heavy pot with high sides, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.
Dredge the oysters in the flour mixture and shake the pieces in a strainer to remove any excess. Carefully add to the hot oil in batches, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the oysters with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):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
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
- Published by William Morrow, 1993.
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By Jeremy Stevens
on May 21, 2013
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Our kids love Fried Oysters! But then, our kids like all fried foods...fish, chicken, you name it. This recipe is excellent if you or your kids are new to oysters. Try this, then you'll look for a more adventurous oyster recipe, and another, and another! For some other oyster recipes check out Oysters Rockefeller or even try some recipes at simplyshuck. Keep shuckin'!
By Cooking Crys
waxahachie, TX
on March 31, 2012
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This was a great recipe. Didn't like buying a 5 lb bag of masa, but it really made the dish. Essence was the best touch, too. Wouldn't change a thing. Must try, if you like oysters. Everyone gobbled them up !!
By friedoysters
on February 14, 2012
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These were exceptionally exquisite. The combination of spices and flavors melts in your mouth.
very easy and a quick app
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