Marvel’s Japanese Fried Oysters (Kaki Fuh-rai) with Lemony Tartar Sauce

Description

A great appetizer or hors d’oeuvre, and can be kept warm until served. The minimal coating keeps these oysters juicy and super oyster-y.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ lemon, juiced and zested
• ¼ dill pickle spear, seeded and minced
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups canola oil
• 6 shucked oysters, or more if desired
• 1 egg, beaten

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 6