How to Make Fried Oysters with Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch can create a lighter batter.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Smoked paprika adds flavor without the heat, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

Start by discussing the oysters, noting they are pre-shucked and farm-raised from Washington state.

Prepare a garlic butter sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over low heat, ensuring it doesn't brown.

Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.

Dredge the pre-shucked oysters in pure cornmeal, ensuring they are well coated.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to the appropriate frying temperature.

Carefully place the coated oysters in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove the fried oysters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Drizzle the fried oysters with the garlic butter sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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