Crawtator Crusted Gulf Oysters with Red Bean Gravy | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 1 bag ZAPP'S Crawtator Chips
• 2 cups instant potato flakes
• 1/8 cup Creole seasoning
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 25 Gulf oysters (shucked and picked free of shells)
• Oil for frying
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 stick butter
• 4 pieces sliced bacon, cut into small strips
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups cooked red beans
• 1/4 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning