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Oyster Po’ Boys

Oyster Po' Boys

 

This po’ boy is delicious, although I will say that, for some reason, they always taste better when you’re in New Orleans.

 

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Oyster Po’ Boys

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This po’ boy is delicious, although I will say that, for some reason, they always taste better when you’re in New Orleans.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Sandwiches & Wraps
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pint oysters (about 16 large), drained
  • Vegetable oil for deep-frying
  • 1 large or 2 small baguettes
  • 1/2 cup tartar sauce
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Tabasco sauce

Instructions

  1. On a large plate, combine cornmeal, cayenne pepper and salt. Add oysters and coat completely, shaking to remove excess.
  2. In a deep pan, heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 375 degrees F.
  3. Fry oysters in batches of six or so, stirring occasionally, until golden and just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer oyster with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  5. Halve baguettes horizontally and spread tartar sauce on the cut sides.
  6. Evenly place tomatoes, lettuce and oysters on bottoms of bread.
  7. Season with Tabasco to taste.
  8. Top with remaining bread and press together.
  9. Cut into 4 pieces and serve immediately.

Notes

Photo credit: author/c0ed69 I am Jeffrey on VisualHunt CC BY-NC-SA

 

 

Nutrition

  • Calories: 431
  • Sodium: 621mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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