Fried Oysters Casino Recipe

Prepare the Oysters

Rinse the oysters under cold water and shuck them carefully. Pat them dry with paper towels.

Cook the Bacon

In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.

Make the Topping

In the same skillet, add the chopped shallot and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add in the crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and parmesan cheese. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare Breading Station

Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with cornmeal. Season the flour with salt and black pepper.

Bread the Oysters

Dip each oyster first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat with cornmeal.

Fry the Oysters

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded oysters until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the Butter Sauce

In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add any remaining bacon, green onions, and a pinch of salt, stirring to combine.

Serve

Place fried oysters on a plate and top with the bacon and parmesan mixture. Drizzle with butter sauce before serving.