Crispy Oysters with Fresh Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

做鸡尾酒酱Roast the jalapeño directly over a gas flame, turning, until blackened all over, about 8 minutes. Peel, seed and mince the jalapeño and transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in the next 6 ingredients and season with Tabasco and salt.

Fry the oystersIn a food processor, pulse the panko until finely ground; transfer to a medium bowl. Whisk in the masa harina, all-purpose flour and Creole seasoning.

In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 2 inches of canola oil to 375°. Dredge each oyster in the panko mixture and transfer to a baking sheet. Line a second baking sheet with paper towels. Working in 3 batches, fry the oysters, turning, until golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the oysters to the paper towels to drain. Season with salt. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately with the cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.