Ingredients

  • 24 medium-sized oysters, shucked
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce, plus more for sandwich
  • 2 cups fine ground cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • Pinch cayenne
  • Peanut oil, for deep-frying
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 soft sub or hoagie rolls
  • Creole Mayonnaise, recipe follows
  • Finely shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Lemon wedges
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped cornichons
  • 1 tablespoon creole mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • In a large bowl, soak the oysters and shrimp in a mixture of buttermilk and hot sauce for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk, together the cornmeal, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne.
  • In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
  • Drain the oysters and shrimp and toss them in the seasoned cornmeal.
  • Working in batches, fry the oysters and shrimp until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Season with salt, to taste.
  • Split the rolls and smear with Creole mayonnaise.
  • Line with plenty of shredded lettuce and tomato slices.
  • Top with fried oysters and shrimp.
  • Cut each roll into 2 to 3 pieces.
  • Serve with hot sauce and a wedge of lemon.
  • Creole Mayonnaise (Remoulade):
  • Combine all the ingredients well in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Yield: about 3 cups