Oysters Three Ways Recipes

Steps:

• Fried Oyster:.
• Mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Shuck a fresh, local oyster and drench it in the mixture.
• Make butter from AP flour and cornmeal, then toss the drenched oysters in the batter.
• Flash fry the oysters in very hot oil until they are golden brown. Dust them with salt, pepper and cayenne.
• Serve on the half shell.
• Top with Lemon Aioli and Fried Garnish.
• Lemon Aioli:.
• In a bowl add mayonnaise, lemon zest and salt, pepper, mix together.
• Fried Garnish:.
• Drain capers and fry in a hot oil for a few minutes.
• Finally add few slices of pickled pearl onion and some tarragon.
• Grilled Oyster:.
• In a bowl add 1 cup of softened butter, add lime juice, green chopped onions and hot sauce. Mix together and add a teaspoon of chili lime butter mixture to oysters.
• Place Oyster on the hot grill until butter melts.
• Add green onions as garnish.
• Raw Oyster:.
• Add few drops of hot sauce, green onion oil, salt and pepper, a little bit of caviar and finish it with fresh dill.

Steps:

• Horseradish: Coarsely chop horseradish, then transfer to food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add sugar, salt and vinegar and pulse to combine.
• Jalapeno Mignonette: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to dissolve sugar.
• Red Wine Mignonette: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to dissolve sugar.
• Oysters: Just before serving, arrange chilled and freshly shucked oysters on a platter filled with crushed ice. Pour sauces into small serving bowls and place alongside oysters with lemon wedges. (Sauces can be made ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.)