Oyster Po’ Boy (Cornmeal-Fried Oysters)

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats and America's Test Kitchen.

Po' boy · Oyster · American (New Orleans)

Shucked oysters dipped in egg, tossed in seasoned cornmeal and flour and fried at 190 °C for 2-3 minutes. Piled into toasted French bread dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and pickles.

Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Total32 min
DifficultyMedium
Per serving698 kcal
PremiumSource of proteinDairy-free
ServingsMakes 4
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 3.3 g protein per 100 kcal, about 13% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)

Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

4.3 g per serving

8.6 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 17.2 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • fine sieve
  • 2 shallow bowls
  • wire rack over a tray
  • kitchen paper
  • large Dutch oven
  • deep-fry thermometer
  • spider or slotted spoon

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy698 kcal
Protein22.9 g
Carbohydrate89.6 g
of which sugars7.9 g
of which free sugars4.3 g
Fat27.6 g
of which saturates4.2 g
Fibre5.3 g
Salt2.24 g

Protein per 100 kcal

3.3 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values