Cornmeal Crusted Oysters With Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise Food

CORNMEAL-FRIED OYSTERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

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.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OYSTER AND BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH JALAPENO DRESSING

Steps:

• If using dried peas, place them in a medium bowl and cover with water; let soak overnight. Drain peas, rinse, and transfer to a small saucepan with about 3 cups water, the onion, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, immediately reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until peas are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse. If using canned peas, drain and rinse.
• Add peas to a small bowl, along with bell pepper and scallions, and mix together with 1/2 cup jalapeno dressing; let stand at least 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
• Place celery root, lemon juice, salt, and enough water just to cover in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, drain, and set aside to cool.
• Fill a medium saucepan or deep skillet 2 inches high with oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Transfer oysters to a colander and rinse, checking for shells; pat dry. Dredge oysters in cornmeal coating and transfer to a plate. When oil is hot, add oysters to oil, working in batches, and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer oysters to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining oysters.
• To serve, toss celery root and spinach together in a medium bowl; divide evenly among 4 plates; spoon black-eyes peas around salad and top with fried oysters. Drizzle with any remaining jalapeno dressing; serve immediately.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OYSTER SANDWICH

Steps:

• If using fresh oysters, shuck them. Drain jarred oysters thoroughly in a strainer and set aside.
• In three separate bowls, place the flour, eggs, and 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper to the eggs and beat well. Stir the Old Bay, remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper into the flour.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil and stir until the butter has melted.
• Dip 1 oyster first in the flour, then the eggs, and then the cornmeal, coating it evenly. (The cornmeal may begin to clump as you bread the oysters. About every five oysters, add 1 more tablespoon of cornmeal to the cornmeal bowl, or, if necessary, scoop the clumped cornmeal out of the bowl or start a fresh bowl of cornmeal.)
• Add the oysters to the skillet and cook them for 1 minute on each side, or until the crust turns golden brown. Transfer the oysters to a plate lined with paper towels.
• To assemble the sandwiches, spread 1/2 tablespoon of the mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Layer 5 oysters and some lettuce on top of 4 slices. Place the remaining 4 slices bread on top of the lettuce. Serve immediately.