Fried Buffalo Oysters Recipe

Name: Fried Buffalo Oysters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pints fresh Select oysters, drained; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Vegetable oil; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup hot sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Ranch dressing; Celery sticks

Servings: persons

2 pints fresh Select oysters, drained
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Ranch dressing
Celery sticks

1
Combine oysters and buttermilk in a large shallow dish or zip-top plastic freezer bag. Cover or seal and chill at least 2 hours. Drain oysters well.
2
Combine flour and the next 8 ingredients. Dredge oysters in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
3
Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a Dutch oven; heat to 370u00b0.
4
Fry oysters, in batches, 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
5
Stir together melted butter, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Pour butter mixture evenly over hot fried oysters. Serve oysters with Ranch dressing and celery sticks on the side.

1174

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pints fresh Select oysters, drained, 2 cups buttermilk, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Fried Buffalo Oysters falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Buffalo Oysters

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