Fried Oysters With Tartar Sauce Recipes

FRIED OYSTERS WITH CREAMY TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 280 degrees.
• Cut the leek into very, very thin matchsticks about three inches long and as thin as possible. In several batches, drop the leek slices into the oil and fry until golden brown, about four to five minutes. The oil should not be too hot or the leeks will fry too quickly and burn. Drain on paper towels and set aside. This can be done up to two hours in advance.
• Open the oysters, reserve the oyster liquor and strain it to remove any portions of shell or sand. Place the liquor in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the oysters, poach them for just 30 seconds and drain, again reserving the liquor. When the oysters and the liquor have cooled, combine them again, to keep the oysters moist and plump. This can be done up to two hours in advance.
• Prepare three plates for coating the oysters: one with the flour, one with the eggs and egg yolks whisked together, and a third with the fresh bread crumbs.
• To prepare the tartar sauce, combine the cornichons, capers, mustard, paprika and parsley. Whip the creme fraiche or heavy cream until stiff. Carefully fold the cornichon mixture into the cream. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Heat the oil to 375 degrees.
• Drain the oysters and dredge them, one at a time, in the flour. Dip them into the egg mixture, then dredge them in the bread crumbs. Fry the oysters, three or four at a time, until nicely browned, about one minute. Between batches, check that the oil temperature remains steady.
• To serve, place the oysters on a platter, top with a nest of fried leeks and place a spoonful of tartar sauce alongside.

FRIED OYSTERS WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Poach the shelled oysters in their juice. Drain and cool in the refrigerator in a slightly damp cloth for about 20 minutes.In a deep fryer, preheat the peanut oil to 350°F / 180°C. Mix the breadcrumbs and the chives.Dip the oysters in a mixture of beaten eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Coat the oysters with breadcrumbs and let stand for 5 minutes.Deep fry for 3 minutes or until the oysters are golden.Drain the oysters in absorbent paper towelling and serve with tartar sauce and lemon slices.

FRIED OYSTERS WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each oyster in the flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then coat evenly in the panko.
• Set breaded oysters on a baking cooling rack, leaving a little room between the oysters so they can dry and set. Refrigerate until ready to fry and serve.
• Finely mince garlic with a pinch of salt until sticky and pasty. Mince shallots, cornichons and capers as finely as possible. Add all to a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, caper brine and cornichon vinegar, and stir well. Add chopped parsley, stir well and season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Melt enough shortening in a deep medium skillet (we love cast iron) over medium for 1 1/2 inches of liquified fat once hot. Increase heat to medium-high. It's ready to fry in when a few crumbs of panko or the tip of a wooden chopstick sizzles actively in the fat.
• Add the oysters cold from the refrigerator, working in batches of 6 to 8 or as you have room. Fry, making sure to turn them to get both sides, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, depending on size. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, and let rest on a clean rack while you fry the rest. Season each batch with a little salt while still piping hot, as soon as you pull them from the fat. Serve with tartar sauce.

FRIED OYSTERS WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the oysters: Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each oyster in the flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then coat evenly in the panko.
• Set breaded oysters on a baking cooling rack, leaving a little room between the oysters so they can dry and set. Refrigerate until ready to fry and serve.
• Make the sauce: Finely mince garlic with a pinch of salt until sticky and pasty. Mince shallots, cornichons and capers as finely as possible. Add all to a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, caper brine and cornichon vinegar, and stir well. Add chopped parsley, stir well and season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Fry the oysters: Melt enough shortening in a deep medium skillet (we love cast iron) over medium for 1 1/2 inches of liquified fat once hot. Increase heat to medium-high. It's ready to fry in when a few crumbs of panko or the tip of a wooden chopstick sizzles actively in the fat.
• Add the oysters cold from the refrigerator, working in batches of 6 to 8 or as you have room. Fry, making sure to turn them to get both sides, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, depending on size. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, and let rest on a clean rack while you fry the rest. Season each batch with a little salt while still piping hot, as soon as you pull them from the fat. Serve with tartar sauce.

CORNMEAL-FRIED OYSTER SANDWICH WITH LEMON TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Tartar sauce: Add egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice to a food processor or blender; pulse to combine.
• With the processor running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream; the mixture will become thick and emulsified.
• Add in the capers, onions, pickles, pickle juice, parsley, lemon zest, and Tabasco; pulse to combine.
• Transfer to a small bowl and set aside, refrigerated.
• Cornmeal Flour: combine the flour, cornmeal, and seasonings; set aside.
• Panfry the oysters: dredge oysters in the seasoned cornmeal flour (you can leave them in the bowl of flour until you are ready to panfry them.
• Shake off any excess flour just before frying.
• Set up your sandwiches so they can be assembled as soon as the oysters are fried.
• Split the French bread rolls lengthwise.
• For each sandwich, spread the tartar sauce generously on both sides of the bread; line the top half of the roll with lettuce leaves.
• You will need to use a large nonstick saute pan; cover the bottom of saute pan with a thin layer (1/8 inch) of peanut oil.
• Over high heat, heat the oil until very hot.
• Fry the oysters in the hot oil on both sides until golden brown and firmed up, about 4 minutes total.
• Drain the oysters on paper towels.
• Place 6 fried oysters on the bottom half of each roll; put the lettuce-line half on top to make a sandwich; serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet, on medium high.
• Beat egg with Worcestershire sauce.
• In another bowl combine bread crumbs with spices.
• Cut shucked oysters into bite size pieces. Dip in egg then breading and place into pan. Turn after 5-10 minutes, then brown other side. Drain on tea towel or unbleached, recycled paper towel.
• Serve as is, with tartar sauce, or on a bun with lettuce, and thinly sliced onion.

FRIED OYSTERS WITH HOLIDAY TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon orange peel in small bowl. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Combine yellow cornmeal, flour and remaining 1 teaspoon orange peel in medium bowl. Sprinkle oysters with salt and pepper; coat with cornmeal mixture. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oysters and fry until golden and crusty, turning once, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; drain.
• Serve oysters with sauce.