Oysters with Aioli
Notes: Buy shucked oysters in jars or use about 30 freshly shucked oysters. As a substitute for hot smoked Spanish paprika, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons regular paprika with 1 1/2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle chili (whirl to a powder in a blender).
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Stir almonds in a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over medium heat until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 2
2
Pour nuts into a food processor or blender. When slightly cooled, whirl to a fine powder.
Step 3
3
In a bowl, combine nuts, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; mix well.
Step 4
4
In a plastic food bag, combine flour, paprika, and salt. Drop in oysters, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Lift from bag, shaking off excess flour mixture. Lay oysters slightly apart on a sheet of waxed paper. Discard extra flour.
Step 5
5
Place a nonstick 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. When hot, add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and swirl to coat pan. Add half of the coated oysters and brown well on each side, turning once, about 2 minutes total. Drain on towels and keep warm.
Step 6
6
Add remaining oil to pan and brown remaining oysters.
Step 7
7
Serve the oysters with the almond aioli sauce.
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 jars (each 10 oz., or 30 total) shucked oysters, Kumamotos or small Pacifics, drained and patted dry
Directions
Step 1
1
Stir almonds in a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over medium heat until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 2
2
Pour nuts into a food processor or blender. When slightly cooled, whirl to a fine powder.
Step 3
3
In a bowl, combine nuts, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; mix well.
Step 4
4
In a plastic food bag, combine flour, paprika, and salt. Drop in oysters, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Lift from bag, shaking off excess flour mixture. Lay oysters slightly apart on a sheet of waxed paper. Discard extra flour.
Step 5
5
Place a nonstick 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. When hot, add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and swirl to coat pan. Add half of the coated oysters and brown well on each side, turning once, about 2 minutes total. Drain on towels and keep warm.
Step 6
6
Add remaining oil to pan and brown remaining oysters.
Step 7
7
Serve the oysters with the almond aioli sauce.
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