Phyllo Crisp Oysters With Remoulade Food

DEEP FRIED OYSTERS WITH REMOULADE

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon, whole grain mustard, ketchup, vinegar, tabasco, capers and scallion in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Set aside.
• Set up a dredging station with 3 shallow bowls. The first bowl is flour, salt and pepper, mixed together to combine. 2nd bowl is whipped eggs & half and half. 3rd bowl is cornmeal.
• Place several layers of paper towels on a baking sheet and set aside.
• Heat oil in a fryer or dutch oven to 350-375°. Test oil by dropping a grain of rice into the oil. If it immediately comes to the surface and starts to cook, it's perfect.
• Pat oysters lightly with a paper towel. Dip one oyster into the flour mixture to lightly coat, transfer to the eggs and coat, then dip in cornmeal. Transfer the oysters to the hot skillet, cooking no more than 3-4 at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer oysters to the prepared pan and continue with the rest of the batch.
• Serve oysters with the remoulade sauce.

FRIED OYSTERS WITH TOMATO-REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Season flour with cayenne and salt and pepper. Combine the eggs and milk.Toss shucked, drained oysters in the seasoned flour, then dip in egg/milk mixture followed by the bread crumbs. In saute pan over medium high heat gently fry on both sides until crisp. Do not crowd pan, fry approximately 6 oysters at a time. Drain on clean paper towels. Mix all ingredients for remoulade sauce in food processor and serve oysters on cleaned half shell with remoulade sauce on bottom and garnished with fresh herbs.

OYSTER PO'BOY WITH ANITA'S REMOULADE

Steps:

• For the remoulade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, Creole Mustard, garlic, Creole seasoning, paprika, tomato paste and celery. Season with salt and pepper and set aside until ready to serve.
• For the po'boys: Mix together the flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, pepper and salt. Dredge the oysters through the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour, and rest the oysters on a plate.
• Fill a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan with 1-inch oil. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. Fry the oysters until golden and crispy, turning as they cook to ensure even color, about 2 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Spread each side the rolls with some remoulade. Divide the oysters between the rolls. Top with some lettuce and tomatoes to serve.
• In a medium saucepan add 1/2 to 1 cup water, the vinegar, mustard seeds and garlic. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook at a simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and, while still hot, mix in the whole-grain mustard, honey, mustard, horseradish, sugar, salt and cayenne. Refrigerate until cool.

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS IN PHYLLO CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with the rack positioned in the center. Melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, and set aside. Set 2 tablespoons of the thyme aside. Brush a mini-muffin tin with melted butter, and set tin aside.
• Place 1 sheet phyllo dough on a clean, dry work surface; brush the entire sheet generously with melted butter. Sprinkle lightly with reserved thyme. Place another sheet phyllo on top, brush with butter, and sprinkle with thyme. Repeat with 2 more sheets phyllo. Cut stack into twelve 3-inch squares. Gently press each square into muffin-tin cup. Bake until edges are just golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Repeat step two with 4 more sheets phyllo dough, melted butter, and thyme. Repeat again, for a total of 36 crisps. (The crisps may be made one day ahead and kept in an airtight container.)
• In a large skillet, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme. Continue cooking, stirring often, until mushrooms have released some liquid and have cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Place 1/4 teaspoon goat cheese in the bottom of each phyllo crisp, and place 1 heaping teaspoon of the mushroom mixture on top of the goat cheese. Transfer the filled cups to a baking sheet. Cook in oven just until heated through, about 3 minutes. Garnish with more thyme, and serve.

FRIED OYSTERS RéMOULADE

Steps:

• Transfer oysters to a bowl and chill, covered. Clean and dry oyster shells. Line a shallow baking pan with a double layer of paper towels.
• Finely chop cornichons or dill pickles and in a bowl whisk together with remaining rémoulade ingredients and salt to taste until combined well. Transfer rémoulade to a serving bowl.
• In a 4-quart heavy saucepan heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F.
• Preheat oven to 200°F.
• In a blender blend cornmeal 30 seconds, or until it is powdery, and in a bowl season cornmeal with salt. Drain oysters in a colander and dip each in cornmeal to lightly coat, transferring to a plate. Working in batches of 6, fry oysters, until golden, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer oysters as fried to baking pan and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 375°F. between batches.
• Serve oysters on shells with rémoulade.