Pan Fried Oyster Po' Boys With Garlic-Onion Slaw

• 2 dozen fresh oysters, shucked
• 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• oil (for frying)
• For the Garlic-Onion Slaw
• 4 -5 cups cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 cup sweet onion, very thinly sliced (like Vidalia onion)
• kosher salt and pepper
• 6 tablespoons buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon frank's hot sauce
• For the Sandwiches
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
• 4 French baguettes, split and lightly toasted (6 inch long)

1. Combine the cornmeal, flour, breadcrumbs, salt, cayenne and paprika in a pie plate. In another pie plate, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Add the oysters to the egg-buttermilk mixture and turn gently with a large spoon to coat. Remove the oysters, one by one from the egg mixture with a pair of tongs and place in the crumbs. Turn several times to coat evenly with the crumb mixture, then transfer to a plate and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. While the oysters "rest," make the garlic-onion slaw. Place the cabbage and sliced onion in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic, sugar and hot sauce. Add to the cabbage-onion mixture and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Set aside until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
3. Heat 1/4-inch of oil in a large skillet to 350u0b0F (medium-high). Best if using enough oil in the pan to be equal to about 1/2 the thickness of the oysters. Test the temperature of the oil by adding a pinch of the dry crumb mixture - if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready. Add 1/2 the oysters and fry until golden brown and crispy, turning once, about 2-1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and blot very gently. Repeat with the remaining oysters.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pan-fried-oyster-po-boys-with-garlic-onion-slaw-517201 (may not work)