Fried Oysters with Green Tomato, Sweet Corn, and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Quick Pickled Okra

Health score
14%
Fried Oysters with Green Tomato, Sweet Corn, and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Quick Pickled Okra
225 min.
4
673kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a dish that beautifully combines fiery flavors, crispy textures, and vibrant colors? Look no further than our Fried Oysters with Green Tomato, Sweet Corn, and a delightful Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, served alongside Quick Pickled Okra. This recipe brings together the rich, briny taste of freshly shucked oysters, perfectly fried to a golden crisp, and balanced with the refreshing tanginess of green tomato and sweet corn.

The blue cheese vinaigrette adds an indulgent creaminess that amplifies the dish's complex flavors, while the quick pickled okra offers a zesty crunch that perfectly complements the oysters' richness. With a preparation time of just 225 minutes, this dish is ideal for a leisurely gathering with friends or family, allowing you to impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen.

This Fried Oysters dish serves four and is packed with a satisfying 673 calories per serving, making it hearty enough for a main course yet refined enough to grace a fancy dinner table. Whether you’re enjoying a sunny afternoon or cozying up for a dinner party, this recipe encapsulates the essence of a culinary adventure that is sure to delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • servings cheese vinaigrette blue
  • cup masa fine
  • cups cracker meal 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • servings kosher salt 
  •  to 8 pickled okra halved quick
  • 16  dozens oysters 
  • servings vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • servings pepper white freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Prepare Blue Cheese Vinaigrette; set aside.
  2. Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a large cast iron or heavy skillet; heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 35
  3. Whisk together cracker meal, flours, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge oysters in mixture, shaking off excess. Fry, in batches, 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon Blue Cheese Vinaigrette onto 4 serving plates. Top each with fried oysters and Quick Pickled Okra.

Nutrition Facts

Calories673kcal
Protein10.12%
Fat45.35%
Carbs44.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.63
Glycemic Load
34.9
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.45260855426%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
2.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:672.89kcal
33.64%
Fat:33.97g
52.26%
Saturated Fat:10.27g
64.16%
Carbohydrates:75.03g
25.01%
Net Carbohydrates:68.85g
25.04%
Sugar:3.46g
3.84%
Cholesterol:32.24mg
10.75%
Sodium:662.51mg
28.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.06g
34.12%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.53%
Phosphorus:358.76mg
35.88%
Vitamin B1:0.53mg
35.42%
Selenium:24.1µg
34.43%
Zinc:5.03mg
33.53%
Calcium:283.94mg
28.39%
Folate:106.39µg
26.6%
Iron:4.65mg
25.85%
Vitamin E:3.72mg
24.77%
Fiber:6.18g
24.71%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.58%
Vitamin B3:4.48mg
22.41%
Copper:0.38mg
18.99%
Vitamin K:19.8µg
18.86%
Magnesium:72.86mg
18.22%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.83%
Vitamin B12:0.81µg
13.47%
Vitamin A:388.98IU
7.78%
Potassium:266.35mg
7.61%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.5%
Vitamin C:3.18mg
3.85%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes