Fried P&J Oysters with Louisiana Caviar "Ranch Dressing"

By LRay

The Local Palate Magazine

Ingredients

• Fried Oysters
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 3 cups flour
• 1 pint panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon celery salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
• 1 cup lightly beaten egg whites
• 24 oysters, shucked
• Louisiana Caviar "Ranch Dressing"
• 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons celery salt
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon paddlefish roe
• Tabasco, salt, white pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from thelocalpalate.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together all dry ingredients. Dredge the oysters in the egg whites then in the bread crumb mixture. Fry the oysters in hot oil until golden brown.

Dressing

Combine all ingredients except paddlefish roe and whip until well combined. Fold in paddlefish roe.