Classic Fried Oyster Po'boy

Name: Classic Fried Oyster Po'boy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun,Southern,Creole
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 quart shucked oysters, well drained; 3 cups cornmeal; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste; vegetable oil (or other neutral oil), for frying; 4 French bread rolls, about 6 inches each, or 2 baguettes, cut in half crosswise; 1/2 cup mayonnaise, Louisiana rémoulade sauce, or comeback sauce; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup dill pickle slices; 1 dash salt

A classic fried oyster po'boy gains a flavorful twist with a zesty Louisiana-style rémoulade sauce or simple mayonnaise.

⭐ 4.4 (26 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Dinner Sandwich

Cuisine Tags:

Cajun Southern Creole

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Instructions

Heat a few inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F.
Beat eggs in a bowl; add oysters and let stand 5 minutes.
Combine cornmeal, flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, Cajun seasoning, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bag.
Dip each oyster in egg, then transfer to the bag and shake until coated.
Fry oysters in batches for 3 minutes until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
Split rolls; spread with mayonnaise or Louisiana rémoulade.
Layer rolls with shredded lettuce, fried oysters, tomato, and dill pickle slices; season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1657 kcal

Carbohydrate: 225 g

Cholesterol: 378 mg

Fiber: 13 g

Protein: 82 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 3413 mg

Sugar: 14 g

Fat: 47 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g