Fried Oyster Spoons
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 4 cups for frying peanut oil
- 1 pint (approximately 50) shucked Bluffton or other fresh oysters fresh oysters
- 1 1/2 cups ("all-purpose breading mix") all-purpose coating
Directions
Mix all the ingredients for the tartar sauce in a bowl; set aside.
Heat 4 cups of oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat or preheat deep fryer at 350 °F. Cook’s Note: Throw in a drop of water: when it sizzles, the oil is ready.
Pick through the oysters to remove any shells. Pour the coating mixture into a shallow bowl. Dredge the oyster in the coating. Fry oysters until they are golden brown; about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
On each spoon, place a dollop of tartar sauce and top with an oyster. Serve.