Fried Oysters Recipe
cocktail & horseradish tarragon sauce
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Oysters
Cocktail & Horseradish Sauce
Method
Frying the Oysters
- 1
Prepare the Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water and carefully shuck them, discarding the top shell. Place the oysters on a plate.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- 3
- 4
Fry the Oysters
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (about 350°F/175°C), fry the oysters in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, chopped tarragon, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix well until smooth.
