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Deep Fried Oysters

SUBMITTED BY: Christine PHOTO BY: Tommy

"This is a very simple recipe for fried oysters. You can use the same recipe for shrimp and scallops too."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces shucked oysters, drained
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Combine flour, salt and black pepper. Dredge oysters in flour mixture, dip in egg and roll in bread crumbs.
  3. Carefully slide oysters into hot oil. Cook five at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.

FOOTNOTES

  • Wine Tip
  • Try with a Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2003 by EBETH5000
I tried this recipe for scallops. It is the recipe I have been looking for. I was never... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by JANEAN
I used this recipe for shrimp. It was wonderful! It isn't often you can find a recipe that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2003 by BAYLENE421
Very delicious and easy, though a lot of the breading was leftover. Others might like to have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by MINDY7767
This recipe was very helpful. Though I used flour instead of crumbs they turned out great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by Sandi R.
This was great! Replaced the breadcrumbs with wheat Ritz crackers for extra crunch & added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller
These were delicious! I haven't had fried oyster in about 20 years. I was young then and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by Wilemon
The batter was just too thick for us. We prefer the cornmeal/flour mixture with no egg rather... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2006 by MOLLE888
These oysters were great. I didn't change a thing about the recipe. I used more breading on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2006 by Esther M.
Terrific recipe! I used crushed Club Crackers instead of bread crumbs and peanut oil for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2003 by MELANIEPOP