Cajun Oven-Fried Oysters With Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 2 medium oysters, drained well
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Combine ketchup and next 3 ingredients; set aside.
3. Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Transfer to a plate. Add oysters in batches of 8; toss to coat completely.
4. Coat a jelly-roll pan evenly with oil; place in oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. Arrange oysters on pan in a single layer. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes; turn and bake an additional 8 minutes or until golden. Remove oysters from pan. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.