Greens With Fried Oysters And Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

GREENS WITH FRIED OYSTERS AND BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Place egg, Pernod, if using, garlic, mustard, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper. With the motor running, slowly add oil and process until an emulsion is formed. Add buttermilk, green onions, and 1/2 cup cheese; pulse to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to use, up to 1 day.
• Place greens in a large bowl; sprinkle with cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add enough dressing to just coat; toss to combine. Divide greens evenly between 4 plates; top with fried oysters. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with more dressing, if desired. Serve immediately.

FRIED OYSTER SALAD WITH PERNOD BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the egg, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, green onions, 1/4 cup of the cheese, buttermilk, and Pernod. Pulse until smooth. Season the mixture with the Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil and mix until the mixture is thick. Reseason if necessary. Refrigerate the dressing until well chilled, about 1 hour.
• Season the oysters with Essence. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cornmeal together. Season the flour with Essence. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
• Dredge the oysters in the seasoned flour, coating each side completely. Shake off the excess flour and carefully lay in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
• Remove the oysters from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the oysters with Essence. Set aside and keep warm.
• Toss the greens with the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Mound the greens in the center of each plate and arrange the oysters around the greens. Sprinkle the top of each salad with the remaining cheese.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

GREENS WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk 5 tablespoons buttermilk, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Add 6 cups baby greens, 2 cups watercress, 1 cup halved grape tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped scallions. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH BUTTERMILK GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a brown paper bag.
• Place the buttermilk and egg in a shallow bowl and whisk to combine. Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate shallow bowl and stir to mix.
• Pour canola oil into a large skillet to just barely cover the bottom and place over medium-high heat until sizzling hot (see Know-how, page 100).
• One at a time, dip the tomato slices first in the buttermilk mixture and then in the flour mixture to coat both sides, shaking off any excess. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet, carefully place 4 to 6 tomato slices in the hot oil and fry until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and fry until the other sides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. (Wait until the slices get nice and crispy before flipping them over only once; if you flip them any more, the coating will fall off.)
• Use tongs or a slotted spatula to transfer the fried tomatoes to the prepared baking sheet to drain. Place in the oven to keep warm and repeat the process with the remaining tomato slices.
• Season with additional salt and pepper and serve warm with the dressing drizzled over the top or on the side.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CAYENNE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes and cut off the ends. Slice them into 1/4-inch rounds, and dry between several layers of paper towels to get rid of the excess moisture. Sprinkle lightly with Creole Seasoning on both sides.
• Whisk together the eggs and a pinch of black pepper in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl or plate, combine the panko crumbs, salt, cayenne pepper, and the remaining 2 teaspoons black pepper. Dip the tomato slices in the egg mixture and then in the panko crumbs, pressing to coat them well on both sides and around the edges. Lift the coated pieces onto a rack set over a baking sheet. Pop them in the fridge for half an hour to set the crumbs.
• Grab a heavy 12-inch skillet and heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, slide in a few tomatoes without crowding the pan. They should sizzle and bubble around the edges. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, til brown. Take them out of the pan, then add a bit more oil and get it hot before starting a second batch.
• Drain the fried tomato slices on paper towels. Arrange them around the outside edge of a plate, sprinkle them with some grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and set a bowl of Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in the middle for dipping.