Oyster Po’boy

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of shucked oysters, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup of cornmeal

• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon of paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

• 1/2 cup of milk

• 2 large eggs

• Vegetable oil, for frying

• 4 French rolls, split

• Mayonnaise, for spreading

• Shredded lettuce

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced pickles

Instructions:

1. In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.

3. Dip the oysters in the milk and egg mixture, then coat them in the cornmeal mixture.

4. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Fry the oysters in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

6. Remove the oysters from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

7. To assemble the sandwiches, spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each French roll.

8. Add shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickles on top of the mayonnaise.

9. Top each sandwich with the fried oysters.

10. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious oyster po' boy!