4.2 from 15 votes
New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad
Spicy and crunchy with a taste of the ocean, New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad is an easy and delightful way to armchair travel!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 762 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 ounces salad greens
- 2-3 Tablespoons Thinly sliced red onion
Remoulade Dressing:
- 1/2 c mayo
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon each garlic cayenne, onion powder
- Dash Hot Sauce to taste
Fried Oysters:
- oil for frying
- 1/2 c cornmeal
- 1/2 c flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 quart bulk oysters
Instructions
- Whisk together salad dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Drain the oysters and pat dry. In a wide, flat bowl beat the eggs. In a second flat bowl, mix the flour and cornmeal. Heat the oil until hot (375F).
- When the oil is hot, dredge the oysters in the eggs followed by the cornmeal/flour mixture. Working in batches, fry oysters until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- To assemble salad, divide lettuce between 4 large serving bowls and top with red onion and fried oysters. Top with dressing or serve dressing on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
762kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
28g
Cholesterol
331mg
(110%)
Sodium
1292mg
(54%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 762
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 762kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 331mg | 110% |
| Sodium | 1292mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.