Fried Oysters With Salsa

Name: Fried Oysters With Salsa
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)

8 ingredients

11 steps

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)

Directions

1

Place the shucked oysters on linen or paper towels and pat dry.
2

Combine the almond meal, flour, thyme and pepper in a flat dish.
3

Blend well.
4

Toss the oysters in the mixture until thoroughly coated.
5

Pat them lightly to make the coating adhere.
6

Heat the oil and butter in a skillet large enough to hold the oysters without crowding.
7

Cook the oysters until they are golden brown on one side, about 45 seconds to a minute.
8

Turn each oyster and cook on the opposite side until golden brown.
9

Fill each oyster shell with an equal and ample portion of the salsa.
10

Top each serving with a fried hot oyster.
11

Serve two oysters to each person.