Fried Oysters

5 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 c. fine cracker crumbs or fine dried bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 pt. oysters
  • 1/2 tsp. salt (if oysters are salty)
  • few grains pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Drain oysters well.
  2. 2
    Remove any shell.
  3. 3
    Add seasoning.
  4. 4
    Beat egg.
  5. 5
    Dip two large oysters into the egg mixture, then into crumbs. Press firmly into shape.
  6. 6
    Place oysters on wax paper.
  7. 7
    Store in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  8. 8
    Dip in crumbs the second time.
  9. 9
    Fry in deep fat (375°) until golden brown.
  10. 10
    Drain on heavy brown paper. Yields 16 large oysters.

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