Best Cornmeal Fried Oysters With Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipes

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OYSTERS WITH SWEET PICKLE MAYONNAISE

Cornmeal-Crusted Oysters with Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise image

Categories Appetizer Bake Low Fat Cornmeal Shrimp Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Serves 8 as an appetizer or 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2/3 cup nonfat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickles
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, pressed
24 fresh oysters, shucked, or about four 8-ounce jars medium oysters
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup low-fat buttermilk

Steps:

Mix mayonnaise, sweet pickles, vinegar and garlic in small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Preheat oven to 450°F. Drain oysters on double layer of paper towels Brush large nonstick baking sheet with oil. Heat in oven until very hot, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix cornmeal, salt, cayenne and pepper in pie dish. Pour buttermilk into medium bowl. Lightly coat oysters with cornmeal; shake off excess. Dip into buttermilk, then coat again with cornmeal; place on platter.
Place oysters on hot baking sheet, spacing apart. Bake until oysters are golden brown on bottoms, abut 8 minutes. Turn oysters over and bake until brown on bottoms, abut 8 minutes longer. Serve with pickle mayonnaise for dipping.

CORNMEAL-FRIED OYSTERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Cornmeal-Fried Oysters With Chipotle Mayonnaise image

Everyone loves fried oysters, and this typical Cajun dish is perfect. It is excellent for a party or any time of year. Buy already shucked oysters to save time and trouble. If you buy the larger B.C. oysters for this dish, cut them in half.

Provided by Leslie

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 12 Oysters

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 shucked oysters
vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
salt
2 tablespoons chopped coriander

Steps:

Fried Oysters:.
Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in a dish. Toss oysters in cornmeal mixture.
Heat enough oil to film base of skillet on high heat. When oil is very hot, add oysters, but do not crowd pan. Sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes or until coating is browned. Remove immediately to serving dish. Add more oil as needed to fry remainder. Serve with Chipotle Mayonnaise (recipe follows).
Chipotle Mayonnaise:.
Combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers and adobe sauce. Season with salt and stir in coriander.

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