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Classic Oyster Po' Boy Recipe: Crispy & Delicious

 
INGREDIENTS

Spicy Mayonnaise (recipe) 3/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup oil for frying 2 pints shucked oysters, drained 4 French bread rolls,* split Lettuce leaves Tomato slices *Substitute French bread loaf, split and cut into 4-inch lengths, for French bread rolls.

PREPARATION:

  1. Prepare Spicy Mayonnaise; cover and set aside.
  2. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper in shallow bowl; set aside.
  3. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Pat oysters dry with paper towels. Dip oysters in cornmeal mixture to coat.
  4. Fry in batches 5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Spread rolls with Spicy Mayonnaise; fill with lettuce, tomatoes and oysters.
This recipe appears in: Southern NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 sandwich with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Fiber 7 g Carbohydrate 69 g Cholesterol 101 mg Saturated Fat 13 g Total Fat 54 g Calories from Fat 56 % Calories 855 Protein 25 g Sodium 1,799 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 9 Meat 2 Starch 4.5