Deep-fried Oyster Po' Boy Sandwiches with Spicy Remoulade Sauce

By á-81356

These deep fried oyster po'boys are simple and classic. With the spicy remoulade sauce, they make an amazingly flavorful lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• REMOULADE SAUCE:
• 32 ounces shucked oysters
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• kosher salt
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 (6-inch) hoagie loaves
• 4 leaves romaine lettuce
• 1 to 2 lemons
• 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard
• 1 clove garlic clove, smashed
• 1 tablespoon pickle juice
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Drain the oysters and place in a small bowl. Cover with 1 cup milk and let soak for 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining milk, water, cayenne and eggs. Place the flour, cornmeal, black pepper, and salt into a brown paper bag, close and shake to mix.

In a large heavy-bottomed pot, pour enough oil to fill the pan halfway. Heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 360°F.

Drain the oysters from the milk. In batches dip oysters in the egg mixture then drop in the paper bag. Close and shake. Remove to a plate and repeat with the rest of the oysters. When oil is at 360°F, fry oysters in batches. Do not overcrowd. Cook turning once until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel. Repeat with remaining oysters.

To serve, cut sandwich loaves in half horizontally. Slather a generous amount of Spicy Remoulade Sauce on the inside. Place a lettuce leaf inside and fill generously with oysters. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over oysters just before serving.

REMOULADE SAUCE:
Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.