Crispy Fried Oysters With Cornmeal Batter Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup dill relish, or finely chopped dill pickle
• 2 teaspoons capers, drained and finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion, optional
• 2 cups shucked fresh oysters, drained
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons fine salt, more as needed
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar