Fried Oysters with Spicy Rémoulade

Name: Fried Oysters with Spicy Rémoulade
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp. minced cornichons; 2 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbsp. minced capers; 1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard; 1 tbsp. minced fresh tarragon; 1 tbsp. minced shallots; 2 tsp. sherry vinegar; 1 tsp. minced anchovies; 1⁄2 tsp. paprika; 2 dashes Tabasco; Zest of 1 lemon; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Canola or peanut oil, for frying; 2 cups cornmeal; 3⁄4 cup flour; 2 cups buttermilk; 24 medium oysters, such as bluepoint or Apalachicola, shucked, bottom shells reserved