Fried Oysters Recipe

Name: Fried Oysters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 16 medium oysters, shucked, liquid reserved; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup flour; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 -3 teaspoons sea salt, divided; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika; 1 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon white pepper
16 medium oysters, shucked, liquid reserved
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 -3 teaspoons sea salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt

1
Combine the buttermilk, beaten egg, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon of basil, granulated garlic and white pepper and mix well. Add the oysters and any liquid from shucking. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
2
In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, cornmeal, flour, remaining basil, granulated garlic, cayenne, 1 teaspoons salt, pepper and paprika and mix well.
3
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a large cast-iron skillet.
4
Drain the oysters from the buttermilk mixture and dredge through the breading mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Carefully add to the hot oil in batches, to not crowd, and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and season with the remaining kosher salt while hot.

1078

kcal

Calories

109

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, beaten, 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Fried 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 Oysters

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