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    Published: Apr 17, 2018 · Modified: Feb 7, 2022 by Sara

    Fried Oyster Po’Boy

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    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.

    fried oyster poboy on white plate with remoulade in background

    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!

    fried oyster po boy on parchment paper and newspaper with remoulade and lemon slices

    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!

    fried oyster po'boy on white plate with lettuc and tomatoes

    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.

    fried oyster po boy on parchment paper and newspaper with remoulade and lemon slices

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    Fried Oyster Po’Boy

    Biscuits & Burlap
    There is nothing like an oyster po'boy and this one is no frills…Just fried oysters with a kick, remoulade sauce, lettuce & tomatoes.
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course, Sandwich
    Cuisine Cajun
    Servings 2 sandwiches
    Calories 538 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sandwich rolls sliced
    • 1 tomato sliced
    • lettuce
    • 1 lb oysters shucked and rinsed
    • ½ cup cornmeal
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 4 tsp Tony Chachere (or other Cajun seasoning)
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 egg
    • 1 Tbsp hot sauce optional
    • ¼ cup remoulade sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil to 360 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce. 
    • In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and cajun seasoning.
    • Pat oysters dry with a paper towel. Dip oysters in buttermilk mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture. Drop into oil 6-10 at a time, being careful not to crowd. Give the oil time to heat back up between batches.
    • Let oysters cook 2-3 minutes (depending on size) and pull out when golden brown. Put on paper towels to drain. 
    • Assemble sandwiches with lettuce, tomatoes, oysters, and remoulade sauce. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 602mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2415IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 6mg
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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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    Categories: Cajun & Creole Tags: main dish, sandwich

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    Comments

    1. Veena Azmanov says

      April 18, 2018 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious sandwiche! I simply cannot wait to try it! Very interesting combination of ingredients. I am saving this recipe for later. YUM!!!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 18, 2018 at 10:50 am

        Thanks so much, Veena! Enjoy.

        Reply
    2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

      April 18, 2018 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      Wow. I love fried oysters and have had a po’boy before! This looks so scrumptious that I actually drooled. I now feel like I have to run to the store to get some oysters just so I can make your delicious recipe! And the sauce? Yum.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 18, 2018 at 10:50 am

        Yay! Hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    3. Claudia Lamascolo says

      April 18, 2018 at 11:01 am

      I cant believe I have never had oysters you just gave me a reason here to try them!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 18, 2018 at 11:19 am

        Great. Hope you have found a new love!

        Reply
    4. Vicky says

      April 18, 2018 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      I also have never had oysters but I think fried oysters is the way to go! Thanks for having a link for the sauce, I would have no idea how to make that.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 18, 2018 at 11:19 am

        Fried is definitely a good first introduction to oysters. Hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    5. Swati says

      April 19, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      What a burst of flavors here , looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try it .

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 19, 2018 at 6:23 pm

        Thanks, Swati. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    6. baltisraul says

      May 15, 2019 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      It has been a while for us to do fried oyster Po’ Boy’s. We always seem to do shrimp. Thanks for the reminder. I would suggest that you drain your oysters or any fried food on a wire rack and not paper towels. Paper towels will steam your food while draining and take some of the crispy out of the fried batter.

      Reply
    7. Debra says

      July 10, 2021 at 8:48 pm

      OMGoodness, [email protected] DELICIOUS, This is a keeper

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 11, 2021 at 11:44 am

        Yay! Thanks so much Debra!

        Reply

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