Deep-Fried Oysters With Hot Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
salt and pepper
2 dozen oysters, shucked and drained
oil (for deep frying)
For Hot Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or half mayonnaise and half sour cream)
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, preferable freshly grated
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt
white pepper
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Mix together the ingredients for sauce.
Cover closely and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Mix the cornmeal with cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.
Dredge the oysters in cornmeal.
Deep fry in batches in oil heated to 375 degrees for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately, with hot sauce.