Oyster Po' Boy

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shucked oysters
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced pickles

Instructions:

1. In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another shallow dish, pour in the buttermilk.
2. Pat the oysters dry with paper towels. Dip each one in the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
3. In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the oysters in the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them.
4. Fry the oysters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
5. Toast the hoagie rolls in a toaster oven or under the broiler until lightly golden.
6. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the rolls. Layer on the fried oysters, tomato slices, and pickles.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Oyster Po' Boy!