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Just Being In the Mix is Enough

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Salsa verde with fried oysters.
fried oysters

Like a hurricane competitive home cooks are a force to be reckon with. Our passion for quality food and proper cooking technique drives us to be the best of the best rating right up there with those more professionally trained. Our kitchen is our classroom. We study cookbooks like novels. We hone our skills by banging pots and pans together running recipes through countless trial and error practice drills. Sometimes we cause a stir and sometimes just being in the mix is enough. It's rising to the challenge that makes us better.

Medal.

It's a busy month in the Keys kitchen as I prepare and put the finishing touches on my recipes for the World Food Championships. I love being in the mix of food competition and sometimes just being in the mix is enough. Like the saying goes, "can't win them all", but simply making the cut, being judged and recognized as a potential winner keeps one focused and motivated to try, try again. This oyster recipe is just one example of a winner, but loser. It got the attention of a professional culinary organization known as Chef's Roll. The recipe made the top 25 list among mostly professional chefs. In fact, only 3 home cooks made the list. Gotta love and feel proud when a home cook rates right up there with the professionals and when one (my friend Rebecka) takes second place overall!

Crudo.
Montmorency Tart Cherry Crudo ~ photo by Rebecka Evans

Rebecka's seafood recipe featuring montmorency cherries is as stunning as she is. You can check out her blog and get the recipe here: at home with rebecka and catch her next month on Food Network's Clash of the Grandmas' series. I hope she swoops in like a hurricane and takes those other grandmas down.

Cherry salsa verde.

In the meantime, mix up my cherry salsa verde and enjoy some oysters. It's prime season for these fresh bivalves, so take advantage of it.

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Fried Almond Oysters with Dried Cherry Salsa Verde and Chipotle Crema


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  • Author: Lisa Keys
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
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Description

fried oyster appetizer


Ingredients

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Dried Cherry Salsa Verde (recipe follows)

½-cup Mexican crema

2-teaspoons adobo sauce from 1-can chipotle chili peppers

1 dozen fresh oysters shucked (reserve 12 rinsed and dried shell halves for serving)

⅓-cup almond meal flour

¼ cup finely chopped blanched almonds

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon cumin

avocado or canola oil for frying

Dried Cherry Salsa Verde

2 medium tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed, quartered

½ cup coarsely chopped sweet onion

1-tablespoon fresh lime juice

1-teaspoon sea salt

1-teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 teaspoon seeded and chopped jalapeno

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

½ cup whole dried Tart Montmorency Cherries

½ cup small dice jicama


Instructions

  1. Prepare dried cherry salsa verde; set aside.
  2. For chipotle crema, mix crema and adobo sauce until smooth; reserve in a squeeze bottle.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together almond meal, almonds, flour, baking powder, salt and cumin.
  4. In a medium skillet, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°.
  5. In batches, dredge oysters in almond mixture until well coated, shaking off excess.
  6. Fry 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Fill each oyster shell with about 1 tablespoonful of salsa.
  8. Top each with 1 fried oyster.
  9. Drizzle with chipotle crema. 

Dried Cherry Salsa Verde

In a blender, process tomatillos, onion, lime juice, salt, sugar, garlic and jalapeno until nearly smooth. Add cilantro; blend well. Pour into a bowl; stir in cherries and jicama.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: appetizer
  • Method: deep fry
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: fried oysters, deep fry, seafood, cherries, salsa verde, tomatillo

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Comments

  1. laurielufkin

    October 23, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Can't wait to see you!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 23, 2016 at 7:37 am

      we will have a good time no matter the outcome

      Reply
  2. Sallie

    October 23, 2016 at 8:09 am

    I'm making that!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 23, 2016 at 9:22 am

      my interpretation of my favorite Good News appetizer. Let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  3. athomewrebecka

    October 23, 2016 at 9:41 am

    Thank you sweet friend for sharing my recipe! I'm honored by your support and thrilled to be standing in the top of the contest with you and Sandy! Can't wait to see you in a few weeks at the Blogger Conference!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 23, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Your recipe is just so beautiful and having tasted your food before (oh such goodness that Gilroy Garlic soufflé) I know this tastes 100% delicious. Looking forward to seeing you, too

      Reply
  4. cookinformyboys

    October 23, 2016 at 10:48 am

    You have perfectly captured the life of a competitive cook! Your oysters look absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe and big congratulations! Rebecka's dish looks just like something served at a 5 Star restaurant, doesn't it? Go get 'em at WFC 2016!!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 23, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Wish you were joining us in Orange Beach.

      Reply
  5. Louis Matino (@LouMatino)

    October 23, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    Your friend Rebecka has a very nice web site. Nice of you to promote her.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 23, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      thanks for visiting At Home With Rebecka. She is a very talented friend.

      Reply
  6. Alice D'Antoni Phillips

    October 24, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Wow! Lisa this IS a masterpiece. What a special tribute to Rebecka!! Love love it!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 24, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Such a busy lady you are so kind to take the time to comment here. I sure appreciate your southern hospitality and kindness.

      Reply
  7. Ronna F

    October 24, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Your oysters are equally as beautiful as Rebecka's winning recipe! Congratulations to you both in the Chef's Roll Contest! I won't be seeing you this year at the WFC but I'll be rooting for you and cheering from home as they call you on the stage once again! Go get 'em Lisa!!!! <3

    Reply
  8. Lisa

    October 24, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    You are really going to be missed at WFC. You know I will give it my all. Thanks for cheering me on.

    Reply

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