Oysters Recipe
Deep fried and served with our own cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Appetizers
Cocktail sauce
Method
Appetizers
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Season flour
In a shallow dish, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until well combined.
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Prepare breadcrumbs
Place breadcrumbs (panko) in a third shallow bowl.
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Dredge oysters
Dip each oyster in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, then dip into beaten eggs and coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all oysters.
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Heat oil
Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or fryer. Heat to 360-370°F (180-188°C). Maintain temperature between batches.
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Fry oysters
Fry oysters in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Serve with sauce
Arrange fried oysters on a platter and serve immediately with cocktail sauce on the side.
Cocktail sauce
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Make cocktail sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt until smooth.