Cornmeal-Fried Oysters With Chipotle Mayonnaise

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Cornmeal-Fried Oysters With Chipotle Mayonnaise

Ingredients

      Fried Oysters
          o 1/2 cup cornmeal
          o 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
          o 1 teaspoon paprika
          o 1 teaspoon dried thyme
          o salt & freshly ground black pepper
          o 12 shucked oysters
          o vegetable oil ( for frying)
      Chipotle Mayonnaise
          o 1/2 cup mayonnaise
          o 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chiles
          o 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
          o salt
          o 2 tablespoons chopped coriander

Directions

   1. Fried Oysters:.
   2. Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in a dish. Toss oysters in cornmeal mixture.
   3. 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).


   4. Chipotle Mayonnaise:.
   5. Combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers and adobe sauce. Season with salt and stir in coriander.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (848 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
Calories 116.9
    
Calories from Fat 42
    36%

Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 4.6g
    7%
Saturated Fat 0.7g
    3%
Cholesterol 27.5mg
    9%
Sugars 0.7 g
Sodium 124.7mg
    5%
Total Carbohydrate 12.8g
    4%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g
    2%
Sugars 0.7 g
    2%
Protein 5.8g
    11%