Pan Fried Oyster Tacos with Rhubarb Salsa
This recipe requires time to pickle the rhubarb (24 hours). Please read directions carefully before beginning to prepare.
Oysters
Ingredients
- 16 Large Oysters OR 2- 10oz jars of fresh shucked oysters
- 1-2 cups Olive Oil (for frying)
- 1.5 cups Corn Flake Crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Directions
- In a baking dish or mixing bowl combine the corn flake crumbs and salt. Mix well.
- Shuck the oysters or open the jar of fresh oysters.
- Bread each oyster in the corn flake mix and set aside on a sheet pan.
- In a sauté pan heat the oil over medium high heat.
- Carefully add in the breaded oysters to the sauté pan and cook on both sides until golden brown. 1 minute on each side to start.
- Remove from the oil and let rest on a plate with a paper towel.
Pickled Rhubarb Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rhubarb, sliced ⅛” thick
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1.5 cups Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 cup Water (warm)
- 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt (for pickling)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon Jalapeno, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Directions
- Cut the rhubarb into ⅛” dice pieces and set aside.
- In a bowl mix the warm water and honey. Mix to Dissolve and then add in the rice vine vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt.
- Add in the chopped rhubarb and let sit in the fridge for 24 hours.
- Strain the rhubarb and add into a mixing bowl. Add the cilantro, jalapeno, 2 teaspoons salt, cumin and olive oil to complete the salsa.
- Set aside for serving.
Lime Crema
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 Lime zested with microplane
- ½ Lime juiced
- 1 Avocado
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Directions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Keep chilled until it's time to plate the tacos.
Plating the Tacos
Ingredients
- 8 each Tortillas of your choice (no larger than 6”)- 8 each
- 1 each Lime cut into wedges for garnish
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped for garnish
Directions
- Place 2 oysters in each taco shell.
- Add the rhubarb salsa and lime crema to each taco.
- Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
*Yields 8 tacos, 2 per person
