OYSTERS, THREE WAYS

Steps:

• Fried Oyster:.
• Mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Shuck a fresh, local oyster and drench it in the mixture.
• Make butter from AP flour and cornmeal, then toss the drenched oysters in the batter.
• Flash fry the oysters in very hot oil until they are golden brown. Dust them with salt, pepper and cayenne.
• Serve on the half shell.
• Top with Lemon Aioli and Fried Garnish.
• Lemon Aioli:.
• In a bowl add mayonnaise, lemon zest and salt, pepper, mix together.
• Fried Garnish:.
• Drain capers and fry in a hot oil for a few minutes.
• Finally add few slices of pickled pearl onion and some tarragon.
• Grilled Oyster:.
• In a bowl add 1 cup of softened butter, add lime juice, green chopped onions and hot sauce. Mix together and add a teaspoon of chili lime butter mixture to oysters.
• Place Oyster on the hot grill until butter melts.
• Add green onions as garnish.
• Raw Oyster:.
• Add few drops of hot sauce, green onion oil, salt and pepper, a little bit of caviar and finish it with fresh dill.