Fried Oysters Recipe

Name: Fried Oysters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; pinch cayenne pepper; 3 whole eggs; 1 Tbsp. milk; 3 c. fresh bread crumbs or very fine matzoh cracker crumbs, ground in a food processor; 2 to 3 doz. oysters, shucked, drained and dried on paper towels; 8 Tbsp. butter (1 stick); 1/4 c. vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
3 whole eggs
1 Tbsp. milk
3 c. fresh bread crumbs or very fine matzoh cracker crumbs, ground in a food processor
2 to 3 doz. oysters, shucked, drained and dried on paper towels
8 Tbsp. butter (1 stick)
1/4 c. vegetable oil

1
Season flour with salt, black pepper and cayenne and put in shallow pan.
2
Whisk eggs with milk in a small bowl and put 1 cup of crumbs in a second shallow pan.
3
Dust each oyster with flour, dip in the beaten egg and then in crumbs, coating completely.
4
(Add fresh crumbs, as needed.
5
If you put them in the pan all at once, they will get damp and won't coat the oysters.)
6
Refrigerate 1 hour to set.
7
Place a skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add half the butter and oil and heat until melted and hot, but not smoking.
9
Add oysters a few at a time and saute until golden brown on both sides. Place on paper towels to drain and sprinkle with more salt.
10
Repeat until done, adding butter and oil as needed.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, pinch cayenne pepper, 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.

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