FRIED OYSTERS

FRIED OYSTERS 24 shucked Oysters 1 cup buttermilk 1 TSP Smoked Garlic Powder 1 TSP Spanish Paprika 1 TSP Old Bay Seasoning Dash hot sauce, I like Crystal’s ½ cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ - ¾ cup Peanut Oil Heat oil in a deep fryer/ skillet to 350°. Whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, Old Bay, paprika and hot sauce in a dish. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper together in a separate dish. Add the oysters to the buttermilk and let soak at least thirty minutes in the fridge. Remove oysters and place in colander to drain. Dredge oysters through the flour/ cornmeal mixture, gently tapping off the excess flour. Fry in the hot oil in batches, don’t overcrowd the skillet, until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes, depending on size. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper again. Serve hot with homemade Cocktail Sauce and lemon wedges HOMEMADE COCKTAIL SAUCE: 1/3 cup Chili Sauce ¼ cup Ketchup 2 TBL Worcestershire Sauce 1 TSP Stone Ground Mustard 1 TBL Horseradish Sauce or to taste Juice from half a fresh lime or lemon A couple dashes of Sea Salt Blend well and chill