Fried Oyster Po’Boy

There is nothing like a good oyster po’boy and this one is no frills… Nothing but fried oysters with a Cajun kick, tangy remoulade sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes all on a hoagie roll.

What is a Po’Boy?

Originating in New Orleans, a po’boy is a super simple sandwich served on French bread or a hoagie roll with lettuce, tomatoes, sometimes onions, and fried oysters, shrimp, or crawfish.

The remoulade sauce that comes on the oyster po’boy (or any other kind of po’boy) is a creamy, zesty mayonnaise-based mixture made differently by everyone who mixes it up. Naturally, we love our version best and we think you will too!

Southern Food Then and Now is all about traditions, regions and the origins of our favorite cuisine!

It’s all about the fried oysters

The classic way to make a po’boy is with pan fried oysters. Like the remoulade, fried oysters are one of those things everyone does their own way, but we think our way is the best!

Rest assured that they will be equally delicious whether made with farmed oysters or those that are wild caught. For an in depth look at commercially produced oysters you may want to read From Oyster Farm to Raw Bar.

Here, I dipped the oysters in a mixture of eggs, buttermilk and hot sauce. Then I coated them in a mixture of cornmeal, flour and Tony Chachere (cajun seasoning).

You know we love this combination because it’s the same batter recipe we use for Fried Green Tomatoes and Crispy Fried Pickles. Drop them in the oil, watch for that delicious golden brown color, then pull them out with a slotted spoon.

Put the oysters on a stack of paper towels to drain while you drool thinking about that po’boy you’re about to devour!

If you’d like to make a shrimp and oyster po’boy you can use our classic southern fried shrimp recipe. Just be sure to remove the shrimp tails before you cook them!

Put your fried oyster sandwich together!

All that’s left now is to assemble it! Lettuce, tomato, remoulade, and those beautiful fried oysters. That’s it. It’s simple and delicious.

If you’re here you must love oysters, so you’ll definitely want to check out White Wine Mignonette Sauce for Oysters. 

Love all Cajun and Creole foods like we do? Click over here for the recipe for Jambalaya that we were able to get from that famous New Orleans restaurant known as “Mother’s”.

Our own Easy Jambalaya is a much more simplied version so you decide if you want to go the all day route or take the quick and easy road.

And a Classic Hurricane Cocktail is the perfect way to start any meal with a Big Easy theme.

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How to Host an Oyster Roast

It’s easier than you think and makes the perfect cool weather gathering! The link above takes you to tips, tricks, recipes and even a timeline for planning a fuss-free and fun oyster roast.

If you make this or any of our recipes we’d love for you to leave us a comment and star rating. If you’re into sharing your creations, snap a photo and tag us when you post it to Facebook or Instagram.

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