Reel Recipe: Buffalo Oysters

Ingredients

Oysters

• 6 extra-select oysters

• Seasoned flour: 9 parts all-purpose flour, 1 part Old Bay seasoning

• Peanut oil, for frying

• ½ cup Crystal’s Louisiana Hot Sauce

Ranch Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ tsp dried chives

• ½ tsp dried parsley

• ½ tsp dried dill weed

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• ⅛ tsp salt

• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Buffalo Sauce

• 1 pinch garlic

• 1 roasted red pepper

• 1 cup Crystal’s Louisiana Hot Sauce

• ¼ lb butter

To Serve

• Romaine lettuce, chiffonade

• Crumbled blue cheese

Instructions

Prepare the Ranch Dressing

1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Prepare the Buffalo Oysters

1. Coat oysters in Crystal’s Louisiana Hot Sauce.

2. Dredge each oyster in the seasoned flour.

3. Flash fry in peanut oil at 375°F (190°C) for 45 seconds to 1 minute, until golden and crisp.

Prepare the Buffalo Sauce

1. Combine garlic, roasted red pepper, Crystal’s Louisiana Hot Sauce, and butter in a small pot.

2. Bring to a boil, then puree until smooth and desired thickness is achieved.

Assemble the Dish

1. Place a chiffonade of Romaine lettuce on a serving plate.

2. Drizzle ranch dressing over the lettuce.

3. Arrange the fried oysters in the center.

4. Drizzle buffalo sauce over the oysters and finish with crumbled blue cheese.