Fried Oysters

18 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 16 medium oysters, shucked, liquid reserved
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 -3 teaspoons sea salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the buttermilk, beaten egg, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon of basil, granulated garlic and white pepper and mix well. Add the oysters and any liquid from shucking. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, cornmeal, flour, remaining basil, granulated garlic, cayenne, 1 teaspoons salt, pepper and paprika and mix well.
  3. 3
    Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a large cast-iron skillet.
  4. 4
    Drain the oysters from the buttermilk mixture and dredge through the breading mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Carefully add to the hot oil in batches, to not crowd, and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and season with the remaining kosher salt while hot.

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