Fried Oysters With Salsa

Name: Fried Oysters With Salsa
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 24 shucked oysters with empty shells set aside; 1 cup almond meal (see note); 6 tablespoons flour; 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves, or half the amount dried; 1/2 tablespoon ground pepper, preferably white; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups salsa (see recipe)

By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(8)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings

24shucked oysters with empty shells set aside
1cup almond meal (see note)
6tablespoons flour
½tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves, or half the amount dried
½tablespoon ground pepper, preferably white
3tablespoons olive oil
2tablespoons butter
3cups salsa (see recipe)

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Preparation

Step 1
Place the shucked oysters on linen or paper towels and pat dry.
Step 2
Combine the almond meal, flour, thyme and pepper in a flat dish. Blend well. Toss the oysters in the mixture until thoroughly coated. Pat them lightly to make the coating adhere.
Step 3
Heat the oil and butter in a skillet large enough to hold the oysters without crowding. Cook the oysters until they are golden brown on one side, about 45 seconds to a minute. Turn each oyster and cook on the opposite side until golden brown.
Step 4
Fill each oyster shell with an equal and ample portion of the salsa. Top each serving with a fried hot oyster. Serve two oysters to each person.

Tip

Almond meal is available in shops that specialize in fine foods, including Maison Glass, 52 East 58th Street. You may prepare almond meal in the home by grinding blanched, untoasted almonds in a food processor or electric blender. Take care not to overblend or you will wind up with a paste. If you cannot obtain or do not wish to make almond meal, substitute cornmeal or fresh bread crumbs.