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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 Oysters 70g Recipe makes 12 Oysters) The following items or measurements are not included below: adobo sauce |
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| Calories 116 | ||
| Calories from Fat 42 | (36%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 4.7g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% | |
| Sodium 124mg | 5% | |
| Potassium 111mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 12.9g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% | |
| Sugars 0.7g | ||
| Protein 5.8g | 11% | |
Cornmeal-Fried Oysters With Chipotle Mayonnaise
By: ~Leslie~
May 25, 2006
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.
12 Oysters
Ingredients
Fried Oysters
- 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)
Chipotle Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander
Directions
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Fried Oysters:.2
Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in a dish. Toss oysters in cornmeal mixture.3
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).4
Chipotle Mayonnaise:.5
Combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers and adobe sauce. Season with salt and stir in coriander.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Caroline Cooks
On Oct 13, 2007
Leslie, this recipe is O for Outstanding! Love the mayo--used adobo seasoning and no chilies. Made for O is for October event in Cooking Photos.
From: Elly in Canada
On Sep 23, 2006
An excellent recipe Leslie! I made fried oysters to serve at a Christmas brunch last year and with the Chipotle Mayonnaise they were DELICIOUS!! I sometimes serve this mayo with tiny crab cakes as an appetizer,always enjoyed by everyone.
From: Pot Scrubber
On Dec 5, 2006
I live for Oct, Nov, and Dec when I can get fresh oysters. I eat them like a bear getting ready to hibernate. They mayo was a very new way to enjoy oysters for me and I thought they were very amazing and very delicious. Thanks, friend.
From: ChefDebs
On Dec 3, 2006
Fabulous, delicious, I had to share them with my DH...But i really didnt want to!! I am going back to Sams today to get some more oysters because now i have a new addiction. The Chipotle mayo was perfect with the oysters. Thanks for such a great recipe
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