Fried oysters
Fried oysters is a popular dish made by coating fresh oysters in seasoned flour or breadcrumbs and then frying them until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are often served with a side of cocktail sauce or tartar sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh oysters
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Cocktail sauce or tartar sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Drain the oysters and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another dish, beat the eggs.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge each oyster in the flour mixture, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Fry the oysters in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried oysters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the fried oysters hot with lemon wedges and your choice of cocktail sauce or tartar sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 36g (12%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 86mg (29%)Sodium: 733mg (32%)Potassium: 119mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 125IU (3%)Vitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 53mg (5%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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