Super Bowl Special: Fried Oyster Deviled Eggs
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4 to 6
Ingredients
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
  • 1/4 cup celery
  • 1 tablespoon roasted garlic (mashed)
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 24 whole shucked oysters
  • 2 cups seasoned flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 quarts choice frying oil (peanut, soybean)
Directions
  1. :::eggs:::
  2. Put the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Strain the eggs out of the water. Cover with cold water and ice. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  3. Peel the eggs, cut in half horizontally and remove the yolks to a bowl. Mash the yolks with the mayonnaise, garlic and mustard. Fold in the celery and jalapeños and season to taste. Spoon a teaspoon of the mix into each egg white half.
  4. :::oysters:::
  5. In large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, using a high-temp thermometer, heat oil to 350 degrees. "Dredge" whole oysters in seasoned flour, tapping off excess flour. Drop floured oysters into frying oil, in batches of 6-8. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove oysters from oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Top deviled eggs with crispy oyster and garnish with smoked paprika.