RECIPE: Bahia Falsa Spicy Fried Oysters

The Pacific Giga and Kumamoto oysters from Bahia Falsa in San Quintin, Baja California, Mexico are truly in a class all their own. These world famous delicacies are grown in a very unique protected bay that enjoys year round certified, pristine clear waters due to a very unique location that permits excellent water circulation and relatively cool bay temperatures. Oysters from Bahia Falsa are widely considered to be among the very best tasting specimens on the planet.

The San Quintin locals have a special love for oysters and are our very best clients, enjoying them mostly raw but we also serve them grilled, fried and baked. Our friend oysters are especially popular and here is one of our recipes for tasty (and simple to make) spicy fried oysters...

Bahia Falsa Spicy Fried Oysters
 Ingredients
Oysters (Gigas or Kumamotos)
Vegetable or peanut oil
All-purpose flour
Buttermilk
Chicken bouillon
Dijon mustard
Onion powder (not salt) 
Chipotle chiles in adobo
Mayonnaise
Sour cream
Diced green onions
Grated parmesan cheese
Limes
Your favorite Hot SauceYield: 1 dozen large oysters

Prepare the Oysters
Shuck the oysters, rinse and store the meat in a bowl in the refrigerator or on ice. Wash and set aside the oyster shell bottom halves for serving later. 

Chipotle Mayo
Depending on your taste and tolerance for hot/spicy, combine 1 to 4 chipotle chiles (1=very mild / 2=spicy / 3=very spicy / 4=fire engine HOT!), 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour

cream and the juice squeezed from 6-8 small limes into a blender. Puree until smooth and chipotles are completely chopped. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Tempura
Prepare the frying batter by combining 2 cup of buttermilk with 1/2 cup of flour. Mix well and add 1/2 teaspoon each of chicken bouillon and onion powder along with 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard. Continue mixing until the texture becomes a uniform, smooth batter. 

Directions

1. Heat some oil in a saucepan to 350°F (180°C)

2. Lightly roll the chilled oysters on a plate of flour and remove. Batter the oysters and fry them until golden. Drain on paper towels.

3. To serve, spread some chipotle mayo into a shell and press 1 fried oyster down into the chipotle mayo. Add a squirt of lime and then spoon some sour cream on top, finishing it all off with a sprinkle of diced green onions, parmesan cheese and hot sauce to taste. 

Goes great with a cold beer, your favorite white wine or even a margarita! Just invite over some friends and turn up the music to complete the party!

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