Crispy Fried Oysters with a Chili-Corn Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 12 oysters, freshly shucked, drained
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Steen's 100 percent Pure Cane Syrup
• 2 ounces fresh mache or other baby lettuce, washed and dried
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 cup masa harina
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons minced shallots