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Oyster Loaf

A classic New Orleans sandwich filled with crispy cornmeal-crusted fried oysters, remoulade, and fresh toppings baked inside a hollowed loaf.

35 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

CajunLunchStovetop and OvenPescatarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 French bread loaf, hollowed
  • 16 oz shucked oysters, drained
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup remoulade sauce
  • 12 dill pickle slices
  • 1 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F.

  3. 3

    Combine 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning in a shallow dish.

  4. 4

    Coat 16 oz drained shucked oysters in the seasoned cornmeal mixture.

  5. 5

    Fry oysters in hot oil for 3 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

  6. 6

    Brush 1 hollowed French bread loaf with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter and toast in the oven for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Spread 1/2 cup remoulade sauce inside bread, then fill with fried oysters, 12 dill pickle slices, 1 large sliced tomatoes, and 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce.

  8. 8

    Wrap the filled bread in aluminum foil and bake for 5 minutes before slicing.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Oyster Loaf at?

For Oyster Loaf, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 5 minutes, in step 6. The frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 2. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Oyster Loaf?

The entry for Oyster Loaf calls for 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I make Oyster Loaf dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Oyster Loaf is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Oyster Loaf gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Oyster Loaf is 1 French bread loaf, hollowed, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Oyster Loaf contain shellfish?

Yes: 16 oz shucked oysters, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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