Ingredients

  • 4 small garlic cloves
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 fresh lemon, juiced
  • Dash Worcestershire sauce
  • Dash Crystal Hot sauce
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed, ribbed and patted dry
  • Oil, for frying
  • 3 dozen large freshly shucked oysters
  • Creole seasoning, recipe follows
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup masa flour
  • 12 ounces homemade croutons
  • 3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, peeled into long strips
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • Preheat the fryer to 360 degrees F. Rub the inside of a large wooden bowl, with the garlic cloves.
  • Remove the garlic cloves, and finely chop.
  • Add the egg yolk, garlic, anchovies and mustard to the bowl.
  • Whisk until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Whisk in the lemon juice.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, while whisking constantly.
  • Whisk until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Gently tear the lettuce into bit-size portions and add the salad bowl.
  • Have ready a pot of hot oil, for frying.
  • Season the oysters with Creole seasoning.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and masa.
  • Season with Creole seasoning.
  • Dredge the oysters in the seasoned flour, coating completely.
  • Fry in batches until crispy and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the oysters and drain on paper towels.
  • Season with Creole seasoning.
  • Toss the salad and dressing well.
  • Add the croutons.
  • Toss well.
  • Mound the salad in the center of each serving plate.
  • Arrange the oysters around the salad and garnish with the cheese.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup