Fried Oyster Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Corn-Jalapeno Relish (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Fried Oyster Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Corn-Jalapeno Relish (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Make the corn relish: Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. When hot, add the butter and corn and cook until the corn has begun to brown, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno peppers, and salt and cook until vegetables are wilted, about 3 minutes. Add honey and lime juice, stir to combine, and transfer corn to a mixing bowl. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (The relish may be made 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, covered.)
  2. Make the salad dressing: In the bowl of a blender combine the buttermilk, garlic, chives, jalapeno pepper, and salt and process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in the sour cream. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
  3. When ready to prepare the salads, prepare the oysters for frying: Fill a large saucepan with high sides with at least 2-inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk the cornmeal with the flour and Essence. In a second bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, and salt, and stir to blend.
  4. Working with 6 oysters at a time, dip the oysters first in the buttermilk mixture, then allow any excess to drip off before dredging the oysters in the cornmeal mixture. Repeat with the remaining oysters. Fry the oysters in the hot oil in batches, turning once, until golden brown and floating on the surface of the oil, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon or tongs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  5. Divide the greens among 4 large salad bowls or plates and arrange spoonfuls of the corn-jalapeno relish along the edge of the greens. Top with the oysters, then drizzle the dressing decoratively over all. Crumble the crispy bacon over each salad and serve immediately.
  6. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  7. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  8. 2 tablespoons salt
  9. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  10. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  11. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  12. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  13. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  14. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  15. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  16. Yield: 2/3 cup
  17. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3322.2 Kcal (13909 kJ)
Calories from fat 1021.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 113.55g 175%
Cholesterol 1504.7mg 502%
Sodium 5151.32mg 215%
Potassium 5733.59mg 122%
Total Carbs 124.12g 41%
Sugars 34.9g 140%
Dietary Fiber 11.98g 48%
Protein 434.19g 868%
Vitamin C 94mg 157%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 55%
Iron 137.1mg 762%
Calcium 356.6mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.57 Kcal (505 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.12g 175%
Cholesterol 54.61mg 502%
Sodium 186.96mg 215%
Potassium 208.09mg 122%
Total Carbs 4.5g 41%
Sugars 1.27g 140%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 48%
Protein 15.76g 868%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 157%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 55%
Iron 5mg 762%
Calcium 12.9mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 75.1
    Points
  • 81
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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