Fried Oysters & Quick Mignonette Sauce with Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person

Fried Oysters & Quick Mignonette Sauce with Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person
Join Claire Saffitz as she embarks on a trip to Cape Cod, revisiting her parents' home. During her Cape adventure, Claire makes visit to tour Moon Shoal Oyster Co in Barnstable, Massachusetts, to explore oyster farming (Check out last week's video). In this episode, she crafts her own homemade mignonette and tartar sauce recipes. You won't want to miss her demonstration on how to shuck and fry these oysters to perfection. Don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe for more Dessert Person!
#clairesaffitz #oysters #seafood
Tartar Sauce
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 lemon, cut into wedges
½ cup parsley, chopped (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped capers, to taste
6 to 8 medium sweet gherkins, chopped
2 tablespoons shallot, chopped
cracked black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon salt
Mignonette Sauce
1 medium shallot, chopped finely and evenly
½ cup sherry vinegar, enough to submerge the chopped shallots
cracked black pepper, to taste
Fried Oysters
Oysters
1 cup flour
1 ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2-4 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, to taste
4-6 pints neutral oil, for deep frying
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:21 Ingredients & Special Equipment
04:04 Make the Tartar Sauce
09:54 Make the Mignonette Sauce
13:33 Prepare the Ice
15:12 Shuck the Oysters
20:43 Bread the Oysters
26:26 Fry the Oysters
30:57 Serve
33:25 Cat cam
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[@ideamissing]

When Claire said she was getting her own channel, this was EXACTLY the kind of content I was hoping for. not only are we learning about different ways to prepare the same food, we're learning where the food comes from, we're getting Claire's personality and we're getting a more relaxed environment than during the Gourmet Makes shoots. I have enjoyed seeing how the recipes from the book bake up, but seeing a more free-form video like this is pure joy. Thanks to Claire and the team for making us smile and teaching us things along the way

[@kylelysher8197]

30 minutes of Claire? Hallelujah

[@GuyL44]

I KNOW!

[@user-xw1zs7ed2w]

Am I the only one who is kind of playing Clair Saffitz videos non-stop in the background..? I just find her content so oddly reassuring and calming

[@nickcutler3802]

30:39 good to see your editing crew has a great sense of humor.

[@mjrleaguesweetie]

My wife literally gasped lmao

[@JohnNathanShopper]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevensonjc21]

Lol I audibly said WHAT THE FUCK LOL

[@pinkybro5671]

@@stevensonjc21 l looked away for a second and looked back at the screen thinking I had finally lost my mind💀

[@savannahfoote592]

I'm so excited no one has said the thing because I'm currently not there yet.

[@b3dbs8zb3]

Claire your videos are a breath of fresh air during a stressful week - 30 minutes of escape from reality. Keep doing what you’re doing girl

[@mistermavix]

Agree. For me it has nothing to do with the receipt hahaha

[@anyname13579]

one thing i love about claire is how real she is, like when she says things like "i could put more pepper but i don't feel like using the grinder anymore". it's great! makes things feel real and not like....overly polished and sanitized, if that makes sense.

[@sehanyabarnes255]

This was one of my favorite episodes, can’t wait for more in this format

[@moonlightboiii]

My tummy literally doing backflips watching Claire eat those fried oysters. Those look so good! And the tartar sauce combo sounds heavenly.

[@amandaarebel]

Claire and Nigella collaborating would be a dream to witness. I grew up watching Nigella's Show and I spent my college years watching bon appetite and falling in love with Claire's personality and recipes. P.S. I recently made Claire's Pecan Brown Butter Brittle Cookies and it's possibly the best thing I have eaten, it's so much better than a good ole chocolate chip. It's tender yet chewy and crispy, salty sweet nutty buttery and absolutely delicious.

[@hannahcollins1816]

I agree!! It would be a fun collab

[@brittneyburton5365]

WONDERFUL new series! Love seeing where they came from and then an episode of you cooking with the item we learned about!! Also, shoutout to the Giraffe living in your parents' yard! haha.

[@ellenkuang8853]

I always love seeing the cultural difference. I've never eaten oysters smaller than the "frying size" oysters because that's just how Cantonese people eat them. I've also always eaten them steamed and seasoned with soy sauce & garlic+scallions bloomed in hot oil.

[@valeriescull2076]

Loved this! Makes me want to try oysters again. Loved the giraffe!!! 😂

[@emilys9365]

Those crazy Cape Cod giraffes 😂

[@musicman7416]

That scared the living hell out of me

[@zachwalker3148]

Taking me back to the BA Thanksgiving episode at your moms place. What better times they were. Food looks great, Claire.

[@jim.pearsall]

In Thailand “hoi tod” or fried oysters pancakes are super popular and inexpensive… eaten with bean sprouts for crunch and a sweet and sour sauce for a condiment. Must try! 😊

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Claire excels at Freezer Tetrus. And if you hate sweet pickles, use a crunchy dill, also diced. Yum.

[@amirasoul]

The giraffe in the background killed me 😂. The food looked delicious per usual ❤

[@brianvanhaaren2713]

hearing Claire say 'aperitif' and expressing her love for tartar sauce and the awesomeness of Nigella Lawson [I'm so hoping there will be a Claire/Nigella collab one day] really made my day and ofcourse make me ❤ Claire even more.....

[@lulualkadi4965]

Claire I love you. Your videos bring me so much comfort and i get so happy whenever you post, I dont even know how to cook nor bake but its an absolute joy of mine seeing someone make such yummy lovely plates. I’m sending you so much love all the way from the Middle East (Saudi Arabia). Also thank you for a 30 minute long video it was so needed right now

[@ArgentAbendAzure]

Those fried oysters look so good! I love tartar sauce too.

[@PorterCollins612]

This series has been so much fun! Really loved it 🤍

[@AnnapolisGirly]

I really love this series!

[@cpp8227]

Love Claire's sincerity and recipes. I'm a savory person so I appreciate when she fits those in among the sweet treats.

[@melissalandreth4274]

What a great two part episode!!! ❤

[@andrewmccrea37]

Great video, Claire and team! It's funny, my parents also have awful knives- actually, awful kitchen everything. I've been trying to get them kitchen gear for each holiday and birthday, but like you, it's more of a gift for myself. 🤣 Please, please, please make a Nigella collab happen!

[@didisinclair3605]

Well I just adored this!!! More, please!!!!

[@ryph3]

love this style

[@emary711]

Love the Cape Cod series, such a pleasant and relaxed presentation of the recipes... felt a sense of relaxation myself just watching you prepare them. Have to say I never considered doing fried oysters at home, yours looked so good, think I'm going to have to give it a try. It would be fun to see similar videos for lobster, scallops, misc. fish etc. in the coming years.

[@libanabdulle5454]

claire is so good at describing the flavors i can almost taste it 😭😭

[@elsafischer3247]

Everything looks delicious thank you

[@Xamaris]

I haven’t been able to visit the east coast for REAL fried clams or oysters in years - thank you for letting me live vicariously through this video!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

LOVE THIS SERIES!! ❤❤❤

[@gojbbf4095]

the breading was so satisfying to watch!

[@jenniferspaeth2757]

Could not love these Cape episodes more!!

[@ninaholzbach3326]

A great video as always! I just had a thought at the end when you mentioned mixing it up with the videos - I would LOVE to see a video about your process of developing a recipe. Like, from initial idea, all the different tests you do and how you decide when it's finished. An more like an extended vlog form, not just a sit down explanantion.

[@isharamelbourne]

Happy belated birthday Claire ❤🎉🙏🏾

[@Klaireschar]

I didn’t want this video to end :’) I wish I could’ve enjoyed those oysters with y’all, they looked amazing

[@laurenschenck5355]

Have a great weekend Claire i appreciate you so much ❤

[@michabrus3333]

Omg, Claire - my idol mentioning Nigella Lawson - my idol from childhood ❤❤❤

[@marsharehm5599]

I love this so much!!!❤

[@jacksayers99]

Fave episode maybe ever!!!

[@AmberU]

I love fried oysters i think im gonna use thus recipe and prepare then today!

[@unit--ns8jh]

Just when I thought my admiration for Claire has reached it's peak it turns out she's also a tartar sauce fanatic - awesome 😁!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Beautifully done Claire the oysters look so beautiful ❤

[@joaoantoniorosa9548]

this may be my favorite episode

[@arianemariano3807]

Oysters are one of my favorite foods! I will say I haven’t found a farmed oyster that rivals a wild one! Lovely recipes! ❤ 🦪

[@triggerfish9967]

Nigella made me literally fall in love with food & eating when I was a kid. I still watch her show whenever I need a dose of food pawrn.

[@willstegall2527]

Great video!! I grew up in the Florida panhandle and grew up on Apalachicola Oysters.

[@cxhope4436]

I love cape cod Claire

[@sayidaakhmerova2935]

Oh my God mouthwatering Oysters!!!! MMMMMMMMmmmmmmm! Love it!Thank you Claire!

[@lizzzlouise]

Blessed these look so good yum 😋

[@nathankuhns]

We love Claire!❤

[@leafywalker]

I would love to see Claire and Nigella off in the UK on Nigella's turf, up in the Highlands or making a cheeky cream tea, or some wild Nigella-style re-imagining of something continental. Or the other way, with Nigella in upstate NY. The duo sounds fabulous.

[@marismcconnell7179]

Claire really having the time of her life out here

[@nicks.6524]

That first oyster Claire made was literal oyster perfection. The moment that mignonette went on I was like 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@susanredmayne1996]

Love the giraffe!❤

[@b_leigh]

I love field work episodes!

[@obhatti]

Claire is a gift!

[@razrv3lc]

The tartar sauce love is so validating. I absolutely LOVE making my own but something else it's delicious with is fried chicken!

[@rachelpang310]

I'm allergic to oysters but you got me salivating too! They look delicious!!

[@kb2023]

Looking forward to more out of kitchen adventures!

[@AmberU]

Tarter sauce is a great condiment !

[@fave525]

i've never had oysters and they never seemed appealing to me, but seeing Claire's face when she eats them makes me want to try 😁

[@mallorylectka2940]

I love that even after all of the development this channel has had in almost three years, the theme song & animation is still the same ❤

[@Louise-wk5yf]

for some reason that giraffe scared the crap out of me 😭😂🍿 keep it coming

[@jenihansen7201]

Claire, we all love you.

[@AmeliaBell28]

I haven't had oysters since I was a kid (and thought they were gross) but this has my mouth watering. It might be time for me to try oysters again!

[@allythearts5439]

Id definitely try a fried oyster 🦪 before a regular one lol They look delicious 😋🤤

[@morganl2633]

Love these cape cod episodes! What about a mushroom foraging episode? Mm

[@Staticclism]

Your previous video inspired me to try raw oysters...where I quickly discovered it's not a dish for me! I'll have to try these fried ones soon.

[@ferndeininger6150]

Those oysters are BEAUTIFUL

[@fionaapple6263]

21:11 now we need a blue crab farming/crab cake series!!

[@dragnet42]

Claire finally made it onto Goin’ places

[@LeXyStAr77]

I also love old bay. But also, try Shorelunch. So good. It's meant to use in it's own but I mix finely crushed panko and the shore lunch and it's so good

[@swisski]

I’m loving Claire waxing lyrical over Tartare Sauce. Just this afternoon I had a craving for homemade tartare sauce on toast, and thought, as I was scarfing it down, “am I weird?” Well, I guess not!

[@xoch1717]

I love this video!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Those free oysters looks so delicious and perfection 😊

[@martharodas3784]

Love it!

[@ChanningWearsSunscreen]

I love that claire eats what she makes- but also that random giraffe!

[@becknielsen2]

Fried oysters are definitely my fav fried seafood 🤤 These oysters look GORG

[@rerolley]

Yes, the return of the misplaced wildlife! Love it.

[@owlyr]

What I would give to have a Claire oyster feast 🤩

[@shttc900]

In February, I had my first ever raw oyster at the Grand Central Oyster Bar!

[@judyweinstock9972]

I have to have fried oysters!😋😋😋 Great video.

[@mikaylaschanus-zaccardi4681]

this is the comment loving the window time and we need more of it

[@Makeoutkidx2]

I also eat capers on their own and tartar sauce is my fave. My fave pasta is chicken piccata (shocker!)

[@omgitsBenjamin]

Hearing my favorite cook mentioned by my favorite baker totally just made my day!! #nigella

[@onlinehomie7825]

Horseradish often comes with oysters here in nova scotia + lemon and tobasco and its soo good

[@elenayee3093]

I would love for you to show us ways to prepare clams - fried, etc. etc. and in Cape Cod (yes!)

[@troopie313]

I'm with you on the tartar sauce! and I make it the same except with dill pickles not cornichon

[@mm-yt8sf]

ohh at first i thought it was "mucho oyster" 😀so much oyster!

[@bethanymullins8589]

As a Marylander, knowing Claire likes Old Bay AND blue crabs makes me so happy 😂❤️

[@teanayd]

The giraffe behind the fence actually startled me 😅

[@dennisc8578]

That's a lot of oysters! Yum

[@Morder0p]

It reminds me of the perfect thanks giving video they shot here in cape cod

[@Sara-channel-2023]

Delicious and yummmy 😋👍❤

[@josieblue]

i don’t even like oysters but this looks so delicious i wanna try….

[@laravazquez7917]

Nigella Lawson stan here- glad Claire is also obsessed with her 🥰🥰

[@rosemonkman4673]

Delish ❤

[@alice-ob7iq]

The giraffe Great video🤣

[@patrickcousins13]

I grew up near New Orleans, and as a kid I would shuck oysters with my dad on the back porch. He would make his homemade cocktail sauce - which was way spicier than I had any business eating at age 8 - and we would sit out there for what felt like forever. I still love raw oysters but living in the Midwest it's not as easy to get good ones.