Flash Fried Oysters In Tuxedo With Black And White Truffles Recipes

OYSTERS WITH TRUFFLE FROTH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Shuck the oysters. Discard the top shell. Strain oysters and oyster liquor (see Cook's Note*) through fine sieve into a ceramic or glass bowl. Cover in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Scrub the bottoms shells of the oysters under running water and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
• Turn oven to broil.
• Drain 2/3 of the liquid from the oysters for the sauce and set aside. Make a 1-inch bed of salt in a large pan. Evenly space the cleaned oyster shells on the salt bed with the outside edge of the shell facing down. Place 1 oyster on each shell. Place 1 drop of truffle oil on each oyster (truffle oil is potent so use sparingly). Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the froth over each oyster. Place the pan under the broiler until the froth turns golden brown, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.
• In a small bowl lightly froth the egg yolks with the hand held blender.
• In a heavy bottomed saucepan bring the oyster liquor and cream just to the boil. Reduce the heat to low. Pour 1/3 of the mixture into the 2 egg yolks and froth with the hand held blender. Slowly add the frothed egg mixture to the saucepan. Immediately begin frothing the mixture in the saucepan over low heat. Pour froth over truffle laced oysters on the half shell.

KELLY'S FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Pour oysters into a colander, rinse gently with cold water, drain.
• Carefully pat oysters dry on paper towel a few at a time.
• Dip oysters into beaten egg, let excess drip off, then into cracker crumbs, set on plate. Repeat til all are coated.
• Place in fridge, or cook now.
• Put oils and butter in pan and heat to med-high heat.
• Carefully place oysters into hot oil.
• Cook til golden brown on both sides turning only once as breading and oysters are delicate. About 3-4 minutes TOTAL if using medium-sized oysters. Watch them carefully!
• Place on paper towels to drain.
• Serve with your favorite sauce such as cocktail, tartar or Ranch dressing.
• Serves about 2.

LOUISIANA FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Add in the oysters and marinate at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
• Put the remaining ingredients in a paper bag and mix well by shaking.
• Remove the oysters from the marinade and drop in the bag.
• Shake the bag to coat the oysters and let them rest in the bag for a few minutes.
• Heat about 2" of oil in the pan to 365 degrees.
• Place the oysters in the oil leaving at least a 3/4" space between pieces (do not overcrowd them or the oysters will be soggy).
• Fry the oysters about 4 minutes or until done.
• Remove to paper towels to drain.
• After most of the oil has drained, remove to fresh paper towels.
• Make sure the oil is at least 360 degrees before adding and frying the next batch.