Recipe courtesy of Jurnee Smollett-Bell
and
Jazz Smollett
Oyster Po'Boy Sliders
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 607
- Total Fat
- 39
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 50
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 14
- Cholesterol
- 75
- Sodium
- 466
- Total: 50 min
- Active: 50 min
Ingredients
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 brioche slider buns
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup rice flour
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 eggs, beaten
8 large oysters, shucked, rinsed and dried
Ketchup, for buns
Directions
Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer; toothpicks- Heat 3 inches of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, stir together the cabbage, carrots, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a cast-iron griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the slider buns in half and place them cut-side down on the griddle. Toast until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, rice flour, basil, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, dry mustard, onion powder, white pepper, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Place the beaten eggs in a small bowl. Dip an oyster into the egg, then dredge it in the seasoned cornmeal. Return the cornmeal-crusted oyster to the egg and then dredge one more time in the cornmeal. Repeat with the remaining oysters.
- Carefully place the oysters into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- To assemble the sandwiches: Spread the cut-sides of the buns with the remaining 4 tablespoons mayonnaise. Place a dollop of ketchup on the bottom buns, set a fried oyster on top of the ketchup, and top with 1 heaping tablespoon coleslaw. Cover with the top buns. Secure with a toothpick.