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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Fried Oyster Salad

Ingredients

4 Cups Iceberg Lettuce, cut into 2” squares

2 Cups Green Leaf Lettuce, cut into 2” squares

1/3 cup Roasted Red Bell Pepper, small dice

1 cup Shaved Red Cabbage

1/2 cup Bacon, cooked and chopped

1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated into large shreds, divided

3/4 cup Red Onion, thinly shaved

4 Hard Boiled Eggs, chopped

Fried Oysters

32 Oysters, freshly shucked

2 cups Corn meal

1/4  cup Corn flour

2 tsp Salt

2 Tbl + 1 tsp Creole Seasoning (recipe page xx)

Peanut Oil for frying

Heat oil in cast iron skillet to 350 degrees.

Comeback Sauce

1 cup mayonnaise

1/ 2 cup ketchup

1/ 2 cup chili sauce

1/ 2 cup cottonseed oil

1/ 2 cup yellow onion, grated

3 Tbl lemon juice

2 Tbl garlic, minced

1 Tbl paprika

1 Tbl water

1 Tbl Worcestershire

1 tsp pepper

1/ 2 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp salt

Instructions

Fried Oysters

Heat oil in cast iron skillet to 350 degrees.

Combine cornmeal, corn flour, salt and Creole seasoning. Drop oysters into cornmeal  mixture and drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy (approximately five minutes). Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Hold in a 200 degree oven for 3-5 minutes while completing the assembly of the salad.

Comeback Sauce

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and mix well.

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