Beer Batter Oysters

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
2. 2
   Mix in pepper.
3. 3
   Beat the egg and oil together and mix in hot sauce, beer and lemon juice. Gradually add this to the flour.
4. 4
   Stir well to avoid a lumpy batter.
5. 5
   Pat oysters dry on paper towel and put 5 or 6 at a time in the batter.
6. 6
   Coat oysters evenly.
7. 7
   Take oysters from batter and place in hot oil at 375° for about 1 minute or until brown.
8. 8
   Remove from oil and place on paper towel.