Sometimes nothing can beat a Fried Oyster Po'Boy, a traditional street food from New Orleans. Delicious fried oysters, crispy and golden brown on the outside, soft on the inside with that distinctive oyster flavor.
Matched with Remoulade Sauce. All we need now is a Mardi Gras parade!
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The Oyster - a delicious mollusc that us humans have been eating for thousands of years.
In more recent times we have become better at serving it - from raw with horseradish and hot sauce, to grilling and frying. There are so many delicious recipes you can use with a simple bushel of oysters.
One of my favorites is Fried Oyster Po'Boys. It is so delicious, drizzled with a homemade Remoulade Sauce - It's my choice every time I see it on a menu!
If you like this, try my fried Catfish Nuggets recipe, also on this site.
Fried Oyster Ingredients
- Shucked Oysters
- Eggs
- Cream
- Creole Seasoning
- Cornmeal Mix
- Peanut Oil (for frying)
See quantities in the recipe card below.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Shuck oysters (if they are not already done so.)
- Step 2: Take eggs, cream, garlic powder and onion powder and beat until combined.
- Step 3: Add cornmeal mix, creole seasoning and black pepper and stir well to combine.
- Step 4: Take the oysters and drop into the egg mixture, then coat in the cornmeal mixture.
- Step 5: Fry in peanut oil that is 350°F for about 2 minutes only.
- Step 6: Remove immediately and transfer oysters to allow to drain on paper towels. (Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over if you like).
- Step 7: For the Remoulade Sauce take all the ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Step 8: On a Po'Boy bun put a layer of shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced pickles.
Po'Boy Ingredients
The ingredients above will get you a delicious Oyster Po'Boy.
Click here for the Remoulade Sauce.
Spoon the delicious Remoulade Sauce over the top of the fried oyster po'boy!
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Vegetable Oil - instead of peanut oil.
- Roast Beef - A roast beef po'boy is next on my favorite list of sandwiches.
- Cajun Seasoning - instead of Creole Seasoning, although it's practically the same.
- Dressing - dressed means, the addition of lettuce, tomatoes, sliced dill pickles etc.
- Fried Shrimp - make a fried shrimp po' boy. Another classic.
- Cayenne - sprinkle a little for some heat.
Other Oyster Recipes I think you'll love
- Baked Oyster Dressing - This Thanksgiving recipe is our favorite and always has a spot on our Thanksgiving menu.
- Chargrilled Oysters - This is one of the tastiest ways you can eat an oyster.
- Raw Oysters - Simple, yet oh so good. Someone pass the horseradish.
I have a great post on What To Serve With Fried Catfish - those side dishes would work perfectly with these fried oysters too - also try my southern hush puppies.
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Ingredients
Fried Oysters
- 1 Pint Oysters shucked (about 4 dozen)
- 3 Each Large Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning low salt
- 2 Cups Cornmeal Mix
- Peanut Oil enough for frying
Oyster Po'Boy
- 1 Each Po'Boy Bread or hoagie rolls will work,
- 2 Cups Shredded Lettuce
- 2 Each Fresh Tomatoes sliced
- 1 Cup Dill Pickles sliced
- 4 Tablespoons Creamy Remoulade Sauce
Instructions
- Shuck oysters (if they are not already done so.)1 Pint Oysters
- In a medium bowl, take eggs, cream, garlic powder and onion powder and beat until combined.3 Each Large Eggs, 2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Add cornmeal mix, creole seasoning and black pepper and stir well to combine.1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning, 2 Cups Cornmeal Mix, 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Take the oysters and drop into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Fry in peanut oil that is 350°F for about 2 minutes only.Peanut Oil
- Remove immediately from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on paper towel on a wire rack.
- For the Remoulade Sauce take all the ingredients and mix well to combine.4 Tablespoons Creamy Remoulade Sauce
- On a Po'Boy bun put a layer of shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced pickles.1 Each Po'Boy Bread, 2 Cups Shredded Lettuce, 2 Each Fresh Tomatoes, 1 Cup Dill Pickles
- Add fried oysters and drizzle with Remoulade Sauce.
Notes
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