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Oyster Po' Boy Recipe

Here's our irresistible take on the classic oyster po' boy. Freshly shucked oysters are fried until golden brown then served on a brioche bun with crunchy sesame slaw, sweet onion relish, and chipotle aioli. There are just 45 minutes between you and this messy, delicious sandwich!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

Sweet Onion Relish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion thickly cut
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Sesame Slaw
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon light miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 cups cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Fried Oysters
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 12 oysters shucked and rinsed in salt water
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup panko or breadcrumbs
  • oil for frying
Everything Else
  • ½ cup chipotle aioli
  • 4 large Brioche buns

Instructions

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  1. Begin by making the onion relish. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until lightly brown. Stir in the sugar then reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 5 minutes more.
  2. Make the dressing in a small bowl by mixing the sesame oil, miso paste, rice vinegar, and honey.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl mix the cabbage, carrot, and onion. Toss to coat with dressing and top with sesame seeds.
  4. Whisk the flour and paprika in a shallow bowl. Add the oysters and mix them around so they are well-coated in flour.
  5. Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl. Add the oysters to the bowl (discard any remaining four) and mix so they are coated in egg.
  6. Add the panko to another shallow bowl. Remove one oyster from the egg bowl and press it into the panko. Repeat with the remaining oysters.
  7. Heat 2 inches of oil in a high-sided frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the oysters and cook until they are golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. To prepare the sandwich, spread the 2 tablespoons of chipotle aioli on each of the buns, top with onion, fried oysters, and slaw.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 sandwich Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 469mg (20%) Potassium 279mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2665IU (53%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 sandwich
Calories 399kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 469mg 20%
Potassium 279mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2665IU 53%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.