Deep-Fried Oysters With Hot Sauce

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• salt and pepper
• 2 dozen oysters, shucked and drained
• oil (for deep frying)

For Hot Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or half mayonnaise and half sour cream)
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, preferable freshly grated
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• salt
• white pepper
• 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together the ingredients for sauce.

2. 2

   Cover closely and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.

3. 3

   Mix the cornmeal with cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Dredge the oysters in cornmeal.

5. 5

   Deep fry in batches in oil heated to 375 degrees for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels and serve immediately, with hot sauce.