Fried Oyster Spoons

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 4 cups peanut oil, for frying
• 1 pint (approximately 50) shucked Bluffton or other fresh oysters
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose coating (recommended: Golden Dip All Purpose Breading Mix)

1. Mix all the ingredients for the tartar sauce in a bowl; set aside.
2. Heat 4 cups of oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat or preheat deep fryer at 350 degrees F. Cook's Note: Throw in a drop of water: when it sizzles, the oil is ready.
3. Pick through the oysters to remove any shells.
4. Pour the coating mixture into a shallow bowl.
5. Dredge the oyster in the coating.
6. Fry oysters until they are golden brown; about 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. On each spoon, place a dollop of tartar sauce and top with an oyster.
9. Serve.
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mayonnaise, shallots, tarragon vinegar, fresh tarragon, capers, peanut oil, bluffton, coating

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/fried-oyster-spoons-recipe2.html (may not work)