Cornmeal Fried Oysters With Red Cabbage And Sausage Food

BEST SOUTHERN CRISPY FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• While the oil heats, pour the oysters into a colander or strainer and let them drain. Then, rinse with fresh water to wash off any debris or shell fragments.
• Pour the buttermilk into a medium-sized bowl and dunk the drained oysters.
• Place the cornmeal, flour, creole seasoning, and salt in a shallow bowl or pie plate and whisk to combine.
• Remove the oysters from the buttermilk one at a time and dredge them in the cornmeal mixture. Toss gently and make sure they are well coated, then shake any excess breading off.
• Place the coated oysters on a metal cooling rack until all of them have been coated. Letting them sit for a few minutes helps to fuse the breading and buttermilk and keeps the breading from falling off when they are fried.
• Place a large stockpot, Dutch oven, or cast iron skillet with high sides over medium-high heat and add one to two inches of oil.
• Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to test the oil temperature, and when it reaches 370 °F, carefully add the oysters, one at a time to fry. Depending on the size of your pan, it works best to fry in batches and only cook six to eight at a time. You do not want to crowd them. (Maintain a consistent heat of 370 °F by increasing or decreasing the heat under the pan.)
• Let the oysters fry for about two to three minutes, stirring occasionally or until the breading is light golden brown and the meat is opaque with the edges slightly curled. Use a wire kitchen spider or slotted spoon to remove them from the oil. Place on a paper towel or wire cooling rack to drain.
• Repeat until all of the oysters are fried and serve immediately. Optional, garnish with fresh lemon or lime slices and serve with your choice of sauce and sides.

FRIED CABBAGE AND SAUSAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion, sauté until onion is translucent about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and sauté another minute.
• Add red wine vinegar to the pan, stir and scrape the bottom of the pan.
• Add sliced sausage to the pan and sauté until slightly browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, cabbage, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the cabbage with butter and seasonings.
• Saute until cabbage is wilted and slightly browned about 8-10 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

FRIED OYSTERS WITH CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cornmeal in a bowl with flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, egg and milk to create a firm batter. Add some milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Dip oysters in batter. In a deep fryer, heat oil until bubbles rise when a wooden spoon is held in oil (about 180°C or approximately 350°F). Cook oysters in portion in hot oil for 2-3 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and then drain on absorbent paper towel.
• For the cabbage salad, rinse cabbage, drain and slice into thin strips. Peel onion and cut into thin strips. Peel carrot and coarsely grate. Mix cabbage in a bowl with onion and carrot. Mix sour cream in a bowl with cream and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour sour cream mixture over cabbage mixture. Mix all well and serve with oysters.

DEEP-FRIED OYSTERS II

Steps:

• RInse oysters and soak in fresh water. Heat deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine cornmeal, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper and seasoned salt in a large plastic bag. Place oysters in bag and shake until well coated.
• Cook oysters 3 or 4 at a time in hot oil. Oysters will float and be golden brown when done. Drain briefly and serve warm.

FRIED OYSTERS WITH CORNMEAL BATTER

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Pat the drained oysters dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
• In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs.
• Add the oysters to the egg bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, sugar, pepper, salt, and flour.
• Lift each oyster out of the egg mixture and allow the excess moisture to drip off before rolling them in the cornmeal mixture to evenly coat. Repeat the process with all oysters.
• Pour about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy, deep saucepan. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring it to a temperature of 370 F.
• Carefully add the oysters to the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
• Fry each batch of 6 to 8 oysters for about 2 to 4 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
• Use a metal slotted spoon to remove the oysters to paper towels to drain. Reserve.
• Gather the ingredients.
• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the dill relish, capers, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix well.
• If using, add the green onion to the sauce and stir it into the mixture, or reserve the onion to garnish the finished oysters. Stir to blend thoroughly.
• Serve the sauce alongside the fried oysters and enjoy.

DORSEY'S FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine oysters, oyster juice, egg, salt, pepper and Old Bay Seasoning. Gently stir in pancake mix to make a thin batter.
• Spoon oysters one at a time into hot oil. There should be just enough batter surrounding oysters to coat them but it should not be too thick.
• Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain and serve.

DEEP-FRIED OYSTER PO' BOY SANDWICHES WITH SPICY REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain the oysters and place in a small bowl. Cover with 1 cup milk and let soak for 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining milk, water, cayenne and eggs. Place the flour, cornmeal, black pepper, and salt into a brown paper bag, close and shake to mix.
• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, pour enough oil to fill the pan halfway. Heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 360 degrees F.
• Drain the oysters from the milk. In batches dip oysters in the egg mixture then drop in the paper bag. Close and shake. Remove to a plate and repeat with the rest of the oysters. When oil is at 360 degrees F, fry oysters in batches. Do not overcrowd. Cook turning once until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel. Repeat with remaining oysters.
• To serve, cut sandwich loaves in half horizontally. Slather a generous amount of Spicy Remoulade Sauce on the inside. Place a lettuce leaf inside and fill generously with oysters. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over oysters just before serving.
• Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

CORNMEAL-FRIED OYSTERS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• The oysters may be shucked at home or by the fish dealer, reserving the liquor. If there is less than a cup of liquor, add enough clam broth to make a cup.
• Combine the shallots, vinegar, garlic, oyster liquor and wine in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and cook 45 minutes or more, until the liquid is reduced to about a third of a cup. Add the cream. Bring to the simmer and cook about 20 minutes, until reduced to one cup.
• Stir in the mustard and bring to the simmer. Add the butter in small pieces, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk. Line a bowl with a sieve, preferably of the sort known in French kitchens as a chinois. Strain the sauce, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible from the solids. There should be about one cup of strained sauce. Set the saucepan in a bowl of simmering water to keep it hot.
• Blend the cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder in a shallow dish. Dredge each oyster in the mixture and shake off the excess.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and add the oysters without crowding. Cook, turning the oysters, one to two minutes depending on the size of the oysters. Do not overcook. As they are cooked, transfer the oysters to paper towels to drain.
• Divide the spinach with pancetta among four plates. Spoon the sauce to one side of the spinach and arrange four cooked oysters on the sauce.

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.

CORNBREAD-CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In medium saucepan, cook cabbage, covered, in small amout of boiling, lightly salted water for 5 min.
• ,then drain.
• In same saucepan melt margarine or butter.
• Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and garlic.
• Add milk.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in bell pepper, cheese, and onion.
• Stir until cheese is melted, then remove from heat.
• Place 3 c.
• of cornbread in 2-quart casserole dish.
• Top with cooked cabbage, sauce, and then remaining 1 c.
• of cornbread.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

FRIED CABBAGE WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet. Add cabbage, onion, and green pepper and cook on medium high for about 5 minutes stirring to keep from sticking to pan. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes.