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Cornmeal Crusted Oysters with Baby Spinach, Warm Bacon Dressing, and Homemade Potato Chips (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Cornmeal Crusted Oysters with Baby Spinach, Warm Bacon Dressing, and Homemade Potato Chips (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large idaho potato (about 12 oz), scrubbed
6 cups vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp masa harina
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp yellow cornmeal
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp essence , recipe follows
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 pint shucked oysters (about 20), drained
8 oz baby spinach , tough stems removed, rinsed and patted dry
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
warm bacon dressing , recipe follows
1 (14-oz) can hearts of palm, drained and cut on the bias into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions:

With a mandoline or sharp heavy knife, slice the potatoes into rounds as thinly as possible. Rinse in several changes of water until the water runs clear. Soak in water until ready to cook.
In a medium heavy pot or deep-fryer, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry. Add to the hot oil in batches and cook, turning with a long-handled spoon, until golden and crisp, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep the oil hot.
In a medium bowl, combine the masa harina, cornmeal, 1 tablespoon of the Essence, and 1 teaspoon of the salt and stir to mix. Add the oysters and toss to coat evenly, then shake in a colander to remove any excess breading. Add to the oil, in batches, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with the remaining teaspoon of Essence.
Place the spinach in a large bowl and toss with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Add about 1/4 cup of the warm dressing and toss well.
Divide the spinach among 4 large salad plates. Garnish each serving with the hearts of palm and hard-boiled eggs, and place the potato chips in the center of the salads. Arrange the oysters around the outside of the plate and drizzle with the remaining dressing, to taste. Serve immediately.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
Warm Bacon Dressing:
3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until the bacon begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the mustard, tomato paste, vinegar, and sugar, and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
Transfer to a food processor or blender, and puree. With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream and process until thick. Add the salt and pepper, and pulse once or twice to blend. Serve warm.
Yield: 3/4 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1442.04 Kcal (6038 kJ)
Calories from fat	561.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.4g	96%
Cholesterol	189.07mg	63%
Sodium	1776.44mg	74%
Potassium	3218.56mg	68%
Total Carbs	174.19g	58%
Sugars	2.14g	9%
Dietary Fiber	17.67g	71%
Protein	45.86g	92%
Vitamin C	49.7mg	83%
Iron	13.6mg	75%
Calcium	157.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.58 Kcal (894 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.24g	96%
Cholesterol	28mg	63%
Sodium	263.11mg	74%
Potassium	476.7mg	68%
Total Carbs	25.8g	58%
Sugars	0.32g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.62g	71%
Protein	6.79g	92%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	83%
Iron	2mg	75%
Calcium	23.4mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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