New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad

Name: New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 5 ounces salad greens; 2-3 Tablespoons thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 c mayo; 2 teaspoons mustard; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; ¼ cup lemon juice; ¼ - ½ teaspoon each garlic (cayenne, onion powder); Dash hot sauce (to taste); Oil for frying; 1/2 c cornmeal; 1/2 c flour; 2 eggs; 1 quart bulk oysters

By Inger Feb 14, 2021 Cooking & Recipes, Salads 14 Comments

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Spicy and crunchy with a taste of the Gulf, New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad is an easy and delightful way to armchair travel!

I feel fortunate to have visited New Orleans shortly before the pandemic. We had a great time, and having some recent travel memories helped while hunkering down at home.

Our trip was for an extended weekend. We spent a lot of time eating because the food was standout good, in particular the seafood. And out of all the dishes we tried, there was one dish, a New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad that I realized I might even pull off at home! Enjoyed on a balcony overlooking an always interesting street scene, it was simple but flavorful and full of NOLA character.

Now at home, sans recipe, I was forced to ad lib. I made a remoulade-like salad dressing and fried oysters in cornmeal breading. The result was delicious and very much like we remembered. I was helped out by oysters from one of my seafood vendors in their last fresh shipment from Texas just before winter. Sounds like destiny!

Now the original salad had two obvious difference as you can see on the original, which shows tomatoes and cucumbers; I had neither and didn’t want to go to the grocery store (that pandemic again). But the glory of the salad is in the oysters and dressing, so no regrets on the change. For more New Orleans inspired food, take a look at the list at the end.

How to Prepare New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad

Bread drained oysters in egg and cornmeal/flour mix

Fry until golden

Combine dressing ingredients

Assemble salad and serve

Final thoughts

I decided to play with a fancier presentation just for fun. Either way, absolutely delicious!

Besides eating and soaking up the ambiance, my favorite activity was the swamp boat tour. The water, the Spanish Moss draped trees, our garrulous guide and the wildlife were all fascinating!

Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!

New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad

Spicy and crunchy with a taste of the ocean, New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad is an easy and delightful way to armchair travel!

Author: Inger

4.20 from 5 votes

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Salads

Cuisine New Orleans

Servings

Calories 762 kcal

Ingredients

5 ounces salad greens
2-3 Tablespoons thinly sliced red onion

Remoulade Dressing:

1/2 c mayo
2 teaspoons mustard
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ - ½ teaspoon each garlic cayenne, onion powder
Dash hot sauce to taste

Fried Oysters:

Oil for frying
1/2 c cornmeal
1/2 c flour
2 eggs
1 quart bulk oysters

Instructions

Whisk together salad dressing ingredients and set aside.
Drain the oysters and pat dry. In a wide, flat bowl beat the eggs. In a second flat bowl, mix the flour and cornmeal. Heat the oil until hot (375F).
When the oil is hot, dredge the oysters in the eggs followed by the cornmeal/flour mixture. Working in batches, fry oysters until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
To assemble salad, divide lettuce between 4 large serving bowls and top with red onion and fried oysters. Top with dressing or serve dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 762kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 50gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 331mgSodium: 1292mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.

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14 thoughts on “New Orleans Fried Oyster Salad”

Carla Sep 10, 2021 at

Can you prepare oysters ahead of time.

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1. Inger Post authorSep 12, 2021 at
  
  I don’t think I’d personally do this, but here is a link from someone who has: https://www.allthekingsmorsels.com/fried-oysters/ Seafood is notorious for spoiling quickly so pay attention to that as well as quality if you decide to try this.
  
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Karen (Back Road Journal) Mar 3, 2021 at

My husband isn’t much of a salad eater but he certainly would like your fried oyster one. BTW, you salad looks better than the one you had on your trip.

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1. Inger Post authorMar 4, 2021 at
  
  Thanks, though mine has the advantage of being untouched! I was glad I photographed some dishes to work on recreating back here!
  
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David Scott Allen Feb 19, 2021 at

Gosh, I love New Orleans, and I love this salad. Once I can get my hands on some oysters, I will be making this. It is like the healthy version of a Po’ Boy.

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1. Inger Post authorFeb 19, 2021 at
  
  Good analogy David! And, yes, I am so looking forward to getting some more oysters myself!
  
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Raymund Feb 16, 2021 at

One of the places I wanted to visit so I am so jealous. Love the food there as well as the vibe. You definitely showed that in this recipe.

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1. Inger Post authorFeb 17, 2021 at
  
  I was afraid I missed my chance after the horrible hurricane damage a few years back. So glad they are back strong. Now we just need to get rid of this awful pandemic
  
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Radha Feb 15, 2021 at

Love the dressing and the salad. It’s perfect. I love the fancier presentation as well. Awesome, indeed!

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1. Inger Post authorFeb 17, 2021 at
  
  Thanks. And nice to hear that I wasn’t silly playing with the look!
  
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Karen Feb 14, 2021 at

Great photos of your trip!! I haven’t been to New Orleans in years but it looks the same! I didn’t do the swamp tour and now I wish I had.

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1. Inger Post authorFeb 14, 2021 at
  
  Good excuse to go back then!
  
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Hezzi-D Feb 14, 2021 at

I LOVE fried oysters and that remoulade dressing sounds amazing!!

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1. Inger Post authorFeb 17, 2021 at
  
  Agree! I live for “r” months!
  
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