Fried Oysters with Fennel Slaw - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 1 pint oysters
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 3 teaspoon cayenne pepper divided
• 3 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup corn flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups peanut oil, for frying
• 2 heads fennel, shaved thin
• 1 small head cabbage shaved thin
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup cider vinegar
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt